Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Night in Sterling Heights on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Stony Point, MI
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Stony Point, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sterling Heights, MI to Stony Point, MI covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Detroit-Toledo Expressway, Fisher Freeway, South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on Detroit-Toledo Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.21 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.4 miles from Sterling Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 58.9 miles, with most of the trip on Detroit-Toledo Expressway and Fisher Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.5 miles on Detroit-Toledo Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Detroit-Toledo Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit-Toledo Expressway and Fisher Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 58.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (I-696 West to I-75 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
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Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
8
11.2 mi into trip
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~17m in
|
I-696 West to I-75 South
Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 South toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
7
21.4 mi into trip
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~29m in
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I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Toledo
8
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Swan Creek Road, Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward Swan Creek Road, Newport
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 Stony Point, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint, Toledo and Newport.
Port Huron
7.2 mi in
|
~11m
Flint
11 mi in
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~16m
Toledo
11.2 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I-696 West to I-75 South
Newport
51.2 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Toledo Expressway | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| Fisher Freeway | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Mound Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| I 75 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| North Dixie Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Pointe Aux Peaux Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
— 13.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Stony Point, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Mound Road
302 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mound Road
3
Continue on Mound Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Mound Road
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mound Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 696
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 West to I-75 South
Toward I 75 South: Detroit, Toledo
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Toledo
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Fisher Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 75
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 21
Toward Swan Creek Road, Newport
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Swan Creek Road, Newport
16
Turn right onto Swan Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Swan Creek Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Swan Creek Road
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Swan Creek Road
18
Continue on Swan Creek Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Swan Creek Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto North Dixie Highway
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dixie Highway
20
Turn left onto Pointe Aux Peaux Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Pointe Aux Peaux Road
21
Turn right onto Dewey Road
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Dewey Road
22
Turn right onto Lakeview Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lakeview Street
23
Turn sharp left onto Parkview Street
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Parkview Street
24
Arrive at destination
Parkview Street
Trip Plan
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 29.4 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 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 58.9 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.4 miles or 39m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Point, 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 58.9 miles and 1h 19m.
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 Detroit-Toledo Expressway for about 13.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Sterling Heights, MI · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stony Point, MI
The final approach into Stony Point, 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 Stony Point, 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
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Stony Point, MI
Night in Stony Point on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
16 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
1h 19m 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 Stony Point, MI covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Detroit-Toledo Expressway, Fisher Freeway, South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $9.21 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 58.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (I-696 West to I-75 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sterling Heights, MI and Stony Point, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint, Toledo and Newport.
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