How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Pontiac, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling Heights and Pontiac is 13.87 miles (22.32 km).

Flight distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Pontiac, MI is 13.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, Michigan to Pontiac, Michigan is: 19.23 miles (30.95 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling Heights to Pontiac will take approximately 00 hours 22 minutes.

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#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in the eastern part of the county. Sterling Heights is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sterling Heights Historical Museum and the Sterling Heights Civic Center.

Population 131709
GPS Coordinates 42°34'49"N 83°1'49"W
Latitude 42.5803100
Longitude -83.0302000
Altitude 187
Country United States
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#2 Pontiac

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. It is located on the Clinton River in the Detroit metropolitan area. Pontiac was once a major automobile manufacturing city, and it is now known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Pontiac Silverdome and the Pontiac Museum.

Population 58911
GPS Coordinates 42°38'20"N 83°17'28"W
Latitude 42.6389200
Longitude -83.2910500
Altitude 281
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling Heights and Pontiac

The distance between Sterling Heights and Pontiac is 31 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Pontiac. The current time is 08:50:39.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.57 liters (0.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling Heights and Pontiac.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling Heights to Pontiac is $2.28 (diesel $2.92).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $2.28 $2.62 $2.95 $2.92

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling Heights and Pontiac (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Sterling Heights 152.64 miles (246 km)

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Driving distance from Lansing, MI to Sterling Heights 93.03 miles (150 km)

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Driving distance from Livonia, MI to Sterling Heights 32.03 miles (52 km)

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Driving distance from Macomb, MI to Sterling Heights 14.54 miles (23 km)

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