Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
170.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Photo: fish socks
The drive from Comstock Park, MI to Sterling Heights, MI covers 170.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Division Avenue, West River Drive Northeast, US 131 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85 miles from Comstock Park, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 170.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Division Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West River Drive Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 131 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 96 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 59 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Comstock Park, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.
Start on Bud Drive Northeast
Turn right onto North Division Avenue
Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast
Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road
Continue on Dobry Drive
Turn right onto Mound Road
Continue on Mound Road
Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sterling Heights, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Comstock Park, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Comstock Park, MI
This is one driving day of about 170.1 miles and 2h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85 mi from Comstock Park, MI · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 85 miles from Comstock Park, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sterling Heights, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sterling Heights, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.25 one way
$50.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| premium | $4.65 | $31.17 | $62.33 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51 | 0 | $17.86 | $8.16 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.88 | $6.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68 | 0 | $23.81 | $10.89 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Comstock Park on Saturday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Sterling Heights on Saturday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Michigan Center, MI
85 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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