How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Roseville, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Roseville, MI is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Roseville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Roseville.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Utica Road
6.5 mi · 13 min · Utica Road
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
2813 ft · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Roseville.
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.
Utica Road
Turn right onto Utica Road
6.51 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Roseville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Roseville?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Sterling Heights and 4.4 miles from Roseville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Sterling Heights and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Roseville.
Stop Ideas Near Fraser
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fraser.
Royal Oak station
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Troy Transit Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Roseville. Straight-line distance: 7.44 mi (11.98 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 Roseville
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 46,535 |
| Coordinates | 42.4972600, -82.9371400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roseville (-82.93714, 42.49726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
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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