How far is Sterling Heights, MI from New Baltimore, MI?

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to New Baltimore, MI is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.64 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.46 mi
26.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.46 mi
Kilometers
26.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.64 mi
Kilometers
34.82 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Baltimore
Wed, May 13, 6:46 PM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Wed, May 13, 7:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-05-13T18:13
Arrive New Baltimore
Wed, May 13, 6:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Clemens
MI

City in Michigan

From Sterling Heights
10.8 mi
00h 16m
To New Baltimore
10.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and New Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and New Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Utica Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Utica Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

    549 ft · 12 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Port Huron

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac

    3212 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Green Street

    2611 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and New Baltimore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
7.05 mi · 33%
Metropolitan Parkway
5.84 mi · 27%
23 Mile Road
3.8 mi · 18%
Utica Road
1.82 mi · 8%
17 Mile Road
1.77 mi · 8%
M 29
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

7.05 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Clemens
00h 16m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Chance Rain Showers near New Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to New Baltimore?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Clemens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Sterling Heights and 10.8 miles from New Baltimore.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sterling Heights and Chance Rain Showers near New Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Clemens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Clemens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Clemens.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

25 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

26 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

27 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

30 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and New Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 16.46 mi (26.49 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
New Baltimore

#2 New Baltimore

City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Population12,281
Coordinates42.6811400, -82.7368600
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: New Baltimore (-82.73686, 42.68114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and New Baltimore. The current time is 18:13:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.