Origin
Berkley, MI
Late night in Berkley on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkley, MI to Sterling Heights, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.4 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkley, MI
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Sterling Heights, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute within Michigan, the 13.4-mile trip from Berkley to Sterling Heights is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 24 minutes to complete. Because this is a short, localized route, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend about $2 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through the Midwest, you will rely on a combination of Coolidge Highway, West Big Beaver Road, and Metropolitan Parkway to reach your destination. This drive is purely functional, designed to get you between two points in the Detroit metropolitan area efficiently. Since the entire trip is less than half an hour, it offers the flexibility to head out whenever your plans require without extensive logistical preparation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Big Beaver Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Coolidge Highway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Crooks Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Mound Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 17 Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 14 Mile Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 12 Mile Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Big Beaver Road
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.
1
Start on 12 Mile Road
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
12 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Coolidge Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 14 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto North Crooks Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Crooks Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Big Beaver Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
7
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
8
Turn right onto Mound Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mound Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
17 Mile Road
10
Arrive at destination
17 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Coolidge Highway
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West 14 Mile Road
At end of road, turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Crooks Road
Turn left onto North Crooks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Big Beaver Road
Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Mound Road
Turn right onto Mound Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Sterling Heights, MI
Late night in Sterling Heights on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you alert as you navigate through suburban streets. With only 17% of the route consisting of highway driving, this is not a cruise-control interstate experience, but rather a series of urban maneuvers. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on West Big Beaver Road, which spans 4 miles before you shift back to local road navigation. The road's personality changes as you transition between these thoroughfares, requiring you to stay attentive to changing speed limits and intersection turns. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that favors local connectivity over high-speed transit.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on West Big Beaver Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (North Crooks Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on West Big Beaver Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (North Crooks Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sterling Heights, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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