Origin
Brockway, MI
Late night in Brockway on Sunday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockway, 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
1h 6m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockway, MI
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Sterling Heights, MI
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Trip Overview
Brockway, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is 47.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via M 53, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest to the Midwest. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, rather than a high-speed interstate journey. Given its short length and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 53 | 16.4 mi | 19m |
| 32 Mile Road | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Memphis Ridge Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Emmett Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kinney Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Burnell Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
M 53
— 16.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockway, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.
1
Start on M 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Emmett Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Kinney Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on M 19
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on M 19
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kinney Road
5
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnell Road
6
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
7
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on M 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Memphis Ridge Road
9
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto Division Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Road
11
Continue on 32 Mile Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
32 Mile Road
12
Turn right onto M 53
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
M 53
13
Take the exit
146 ft
·
8 sec
Toward M 53
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto M 53
16 mi
·
18 min
·
M 53
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
17 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right
135 ft
·
15 sec
17
Turn left
216 ft
·
16 sec
18
Turn right
133 ft
·
11 sec
19
Turn right
197 ft
·
19 sec
20
At end of road, turn left onto 17 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
17 Mile Road
21
Arrive at destination
17 Mile Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Brockway, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 31.2 and 47.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
31.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward M 53
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward M 53
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
M 53
Turn left onto M 53
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
17 Mile Road
Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
17 Mile Road
At end of road, turn left onto 17 Mile Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 8 to 12 mph
73% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:58AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:37AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
47°F
Milton, MI
24 mi in
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
8 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 6m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 16.4 miles along M 53. As you travel, you'll be navigating primarily on local roads like 32 Mile Road and Memphis Ridge Road, interspersed with segments of M 53. This means you should anticipate a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation and potentially slower speeds due to traffic lights and intersections, rather than a straightforward highway cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on M 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 31.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 47.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles (M 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles (17 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brockway, MI to Sterling Heights, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 53 along the way.
M 53
31.2 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on M 53. 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 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles (M 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles (17 Mile 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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