Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Evening in Sterling Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Bingham Farms, MI
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling Heights, MI
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Bingham Farms, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or errand run between Sterling Heights and Bingham Farms, this 16.5-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Midwest. The drive typically takes about 30 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize local thoroughfares like East Big Beaver Road, Lahser Road, and Quarton Road to complete your journey. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Because the route remains entirely within Michigan, you can expect a familiar, straightforward driving experience that avoids the complexities of long-distance travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.3 miles from Sterling Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. With only 6 miles—or about 36% of the trip—spent on highways, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 6.9-mile segment on East Big Beaver Road, which serves as the primary backbone of the drive. The personality of this road is distinctly urban and functional, requiring your full attention for frequent turns. As you transition between the various roads, the environment remains consistent, offering a predictable pace that is well-suited for local travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Big Beaver Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Ryan Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.5 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Ryan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (Lahser Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Ryan Road
Turn left onto Ryan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Metropolitan Parkway
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13 mi into trip
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~23m in
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Lahser Road
Turn left onto Lahser Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16 mi into trip
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~29m in
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West 13 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Big Beaver Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Lahser Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Quarton Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| 17 Mile Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ryan Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Big Beaver Road
— 6.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Bingham Farms, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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17 Mile Road
2
Turn left onto Ryan Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on East Big Beaver Road
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
East Big Beaver Road
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on Quarton Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
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Quarton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Lahser Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lahser Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West 13 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
8
Arrive at destination
West 13 Mile Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief, 30-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You will not need to schedule any formal stops, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through without fatigue. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert for upcoming intersections, especially when transitioning between East Big Beaver, Lahser, and Quarton roads. Because the fuel cost is a modest $3, you can easily top off your tank before you leave Sterling Heights to avoid any mid-trip errands. Use the short duration to your advantage by choosing a departure time that avoids the heaviest local rush hour congestion.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.3 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 miles.
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 16.5 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.3 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bingham Farms, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sterling Heights, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Sterling Heights, MI
This is one driving day of about 16.5 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sterling Heights, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Big Beaver Road for about 6.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.3 mi from Sterling Heights, MI · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.3 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bingham Farms, MI
The final approach into Bingham Farms, 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 Bingham Farms, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.01 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Bingham Farms, MI
Evening in Bingham Farms on Sunday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Bingham Farms, MI covers 16.5 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Big Beaver Road, Lahser Road, Quarton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Sterling Heights, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.5 miles you will encounter 4 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Ryan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (Lahser Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sterling Heights, MI to Bingham Farms, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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