How far is Sterling Heights, MI from New Haven, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to New Haven, MI is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and New Haven.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Mound Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
784 ft · 24 sec · Mound Road
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Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
996 ft · 24 sec · M-59 Service Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward M 59 West
1742 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Owosso
1237 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Corunna Road
18.9 mi · 27 min · Corunna Road
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Turn right onto North State Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North State Road
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Turn left onto Six Mile Creek Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Six Mile Creek Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Seymour Road
749 ft · 33 sec · North Seymour Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Seymour Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and New Haven.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sterling Heights and Cloudy near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to New Haven?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Sterling Heights and 41.6 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sterling Heights and Cloudy near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 67.05 mi (107.91 km).
#1 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 131,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.5803100, -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Haven
New Haven is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0936400, -84.1533100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Haven (-84.15331, 43.09364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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