Origin
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Afternoon in Bloomfield Hills on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield Hills, 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
22m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Sterling Heights, MI
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Trip Overview
Bloomfield Hills to Sterling Heights is 12.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via East Long Lake Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local commute rather than a sprawling scenic adventure. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of suburban travel, making it ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points. With no overnight stay recommended, this trip is best suited for those needing to traverse a short distance without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Long Lake Road | 8.3 mi | 15m |
| 17 Mile Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Dequindre Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Woodward Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Long Lake Road
— 8.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield Hills, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.
1
Start on M 1
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
2
Turn left
97 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto M 1
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
4
Turn right onto East Long Lake Road
8.3 mi
·
15 min
·
East Long Lake Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Dequindre Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dequindre Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto 17 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
17 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
17 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 1 / Woodward Avenue
Turn left onto M 1 / Woodward Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Long Lake Road
Turn right onto East Long Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Dequindre Road
Turn right onto Dequindre Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
17 Mile Road
Turn left onto 17 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Sterling Heights on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
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
2 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
22m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and suburban roads for the entire 12.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles along East Long Lake Road. As you drive, you'll transition through various local thoroughfares like 17 Mile Road and Dequindre Road, each presenting its own set of intersections and traffic patterns. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments needed to follow the most direct path.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on East Long Lake 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 around 0.1 miles in.
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 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (M 1 / Woodward Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Long Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on East Long Lake 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (M 1 / Woodward Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Long Lake 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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