Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Afternoon in Sterling Heights on Thursday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to New Haven, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
83 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
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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New Haven, MI
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Trip Overview
This 83-mile drive from Sterling Heights, MI to New Haven, MI is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 45 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $13, it's an economical choice for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and Corunna Road before transitioning to M-59, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its manageable length and duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region throughout this journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 83 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is best described as a mixed bag, with nearly half the journey, 48%, spent on the interstate. You'll experience the efficiency of I-75 for a significant portion, including a continuous stretch of 40.1 miles. As you transition to Corunna Road and then M-59, expect a shift in pace and scenery, moving away from the high-speed freeway environment to more local road conditions. This blend means you'll get both highway cruising and a taste of more community-oriented driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near M-59 Service Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.4 miles (M-59 Service Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
M-59 Service Drive
Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
Navigation decision point
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75: Saginaw
7
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward M 21: Owosso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 118
Toward M 21: Owosso
5
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
M 21 / Corunna Road
Turn right onto M 21 / Corunna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sterling Heights, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West and M 21: Owosso.
M 59 West
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
M 21: Owosso
54.7 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 40.1 mi | 42m |
| Corunna Road | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| M 59 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| North State Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Mound Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Six Mile Creek Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| 17 Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| M-59 Service Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 40.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and New Haven, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Mound Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mound Road
3
Continue on Mound Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mound Road
4
Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
M-59 Service Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward M 59 West
6
Merge onto M 59
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
M 59
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 118
Toward M 21: Owosso
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto M 21
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Corunna Road
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North State Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North State Road
13
Turn left onto Six Mile Creek Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Six Mile Creek Road
14
Turn sharp right onto North Seymour Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Seymour Road
15
Arrive at destination
North Seymour Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 83-mile journey, you have the advantage of flexibility. Aiming for a mid-morning departure can help you avoid the peak rush hour traffic leaving Sterling Heights. With a total duration of under two hours, there's no need to split this drive; you can comfortably complete it in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated fuel cost is just $13. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the transition from I-75 to Corunna Road, as this change in road type can sometimes catch drivers by surprise.
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 41.5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.1 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sterling Heights, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sterling Heights, MI
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Sterling Heights, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 40.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.5 mi from Sterling Heights, MI · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Haven, MI
The final approach into New Haven, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.98 one way
$25.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.25 | $28.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
New Haven, MI
Afternoon in New Haven on Thursday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 45m 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 New Haven, MI covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Corunna Road, M 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.5 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 $12.98 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 83 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.4 miles (M-59 Service Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Sterling Heights, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West and M 21: Owosso.
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