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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Verona, MI is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.29 mi
02h 01m
Flight
85.01 mi
136.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.01 mi
Kilometers
136.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.29 mi
Kilometers
154.96 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verona
Fri, Apr 17, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive Verona
Fri, Apr 17, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnside
MI

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Sterling Heights
48.2 mi
01h 00m
To Verona
48.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Verona.

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    928 ft · 27 sec · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fanning Road

    69 m · 14 sec · Fanning Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard

    919 ft · 43 sec · New Bradford Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North Van Dyke Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cedar Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    3244 ft · 1 min · North Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · North Van Dyke Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    34.8 mi · 40 min · South Van Dyke Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Huron Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Huron Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Sand Beach Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Sand Beach Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sand Beach Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Van Dyke Road
34.8 mi · 36%
North Van Dyke Road
25.3 mi · 26%
M 53 North
24.2 mi · 25%
Sand Beach Road
5.01 mi · 5%
West Huron Avenue
1.6 mi · 2%
South Cedar Street
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Van Dyke Road

Continue on South Van Dyke Road

34.8 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
85 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnside
01h 00m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Partly Sunny near Verona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Verona?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Burnside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Sterling Heights and 48.2 miles from Verona.

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

The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burnside

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

26 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

52 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Port Huron

59 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

66 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Verona. Straight-line distance: 85.01 mi (136.81 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Verona

Township in Huron County, Michigan

Population1,174
Coordinates43.8058500, -82.8810500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Verona (-82.88105, 43.80585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.86 L · about $12.82
Round trip
$25.64
6.8 gal · 25.72 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.82 $25.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.46 $28.92
Premium $4.65 $15.82 $31.65
Diesel $5.30 $18.03 $36.07

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Verona. The current time is 09:28:44.

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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.