How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Saint Clair, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Saint Clair, MI is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Saint Clair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Saint Clair.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
928 ft · 27 sec · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Fanning Road
69 m · 12 sec · Fanning Road
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Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard
919 ft · 43 sec · New Bradford Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Mount Clemens
1763 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hall Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Hall Road
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Continue on William P Rosso Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · William P Rosso Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Port Huron
2376 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
16.3 mi · 18 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Clair, Richmond
2463 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fred W. Moore Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Fred W. Moore Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fred W. Moore Highway
46 m · 3 sec · Fred W. Moore Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fred W. Moore Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Fred W. Moore Highway
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
1279 ft · 41 sec · Clinton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Riverside Avenue
18 m · 6 sec · South Riverside Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 5 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 Saint Clair.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
16.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Saint Clair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Saint Clair?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Sterling Heights and 18.5 miles from Saint Clair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Saint Clair.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
City of Sterling Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Haven.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Port Huron
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.89 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 Saint Clair
County in Michigan, United States
| Population | 7,079 |
| Coordinates | 42.8208700, -82.4860200 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Clair (-82.48602, 42.82087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
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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