How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Trowbridge Park, MI?

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Trowbridge Park, MI is about 444 miles (714.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 350 miles (563.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
443.98 mi
08h 14m
Flight
349.93 mi
563.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.93 mi
Kilometers
563.16 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
443.98 mi
Kilometers
714.52 km
Drive Time
08h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trowbridge Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Trowbridge Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:14 PM to 3:44 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Gaylord
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Sterling Heights
221.8 mi
04h 07m
To Trowbridge Park
222.2 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Trowbridge Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Trowbridge Park.

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    784 ft · 24 sec · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive

    996 ft · 24 sec · M-59 Service Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward M 59 West

    1742 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  14. 14

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  15. 15

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  18. 18

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  21. 21

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  22. 22

    Turn right onto US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28

  23. 23

    Continue on South Front Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Front Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    61 m · 11 sec · Marquette Bypass

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    2945 ft · 57 sec · Marquette Bypass

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    39 m · 2 sec · Marquette Bypass

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    882 ft · 18 sec · Marquette Bypass

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    42 m · 8 sec · Marquette Bypass

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    1.6 km · 2 min · Marquette Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on US-41/M-28

    1 km · 54 sec · US-41/M-28

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Erickson Avenue

    695 ft · 26 sec · Erickson Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Werner Street

    659 ft · 23 sec · Werner Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Ontario Avenue

    1844 ft · 45 sec · Ontario Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ontario Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Trowbridge Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 52%
M-28
70.9 mi · 16%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 14%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 8%
M 59 West
9.48 mi · 2%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94 mi
350 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaylord
04h 07m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny near Trowbridge Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Trowbridge Park?

The road trip is about 444 miles (714.5 km) and usually takes 08h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.8 miles from Sterling Heights and 222.2 miles from Trowbridge Park.

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

The direct path is about 350 miles (563.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 94 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.09 one way or $118.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny near Trowbridge Park.

Stop Ideas Near Gaylord

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gaylord, 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 Gaylord.

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

34 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

45 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

47 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Trowbridge Park. Straight-line distance: 349.93 mi (563.16 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Trowbridge Park

#2 Trowbridge Park

Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan

Population2,176
Coordinates46.5566000, -87.4373600
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Trowbridge Park (-87.43736, 46.5566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 715 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.67 gal
59.31 L · about $59.09
Round trip
$118.18
31.34 gal · 118.62 L
Estimated CO2
139.3 kg one way
Round trip: 278.5 kg / 614 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $59.09 $118.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.64 $133.29
Premium $4.65 $72.93 $145.86
Diesel $5.30 $83.11 $166.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Trowbridge Park. The current time is 05:16:30.

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.