How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Washington, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Washington, MI is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Washington.
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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 · 14 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
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road West
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 26 Mile Road
3 m · 1 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 26 Mile Road
1044 ft · 19 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 26 Mile Road
37 m · 5 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 26 Mile Road
1810 ft · 35 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn left onto West Road
11 m · 2 sec · West Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Washington.
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.
M 53 North
Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
8.49 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sterling Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Washington?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Sterling Heights and 5.8 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sterling Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Shelby
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 Shelby.
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Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Washington. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.04 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 Washington
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 28,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.7244800, -83.0360400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-83.03604, 42.72448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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