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Trip from Edgemont Park, 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

2h 1m

Distance

103.1 mi

166 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Edgemont Park, MI, MI

Edgemont Park, MI

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Downtown Sterling Heights, MI, MI

Sterling Heights, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Edgemont Park to Sterling Heights, you can expect a straightforward, 103.1-mile journey across Michigan. Clocking in at approximately 2 hours and 1 minute, this trek is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget around $16 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route involves a combination of I-75, I-69 BL, and M-59, keeping you within the Midwest region throughout the drive. It is a highly efficient path that prioritizes time over scenic detours, making it a reliable choice for travelers who value a direct connection between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.5 miles from Edgemont Park, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 38.7 mi 41m
I 69 BL 38.3 mi 39m
M 59 9.6 mi 10m
East Saginaw Street 5 mi 7m
West Saginaw Street 4.4 mi 9m
Mound Road 3.5 mi 5m
17 Mile Road 1 mi 1m
Saginaw Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 38.7 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgemont Park, MI and Sterling Heights, MI.

1

Start on Timber Drive

41 ft · 1 sec · Timber Drive
2

Continue on Gould Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Gould Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto Dryer Farm Road

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Dryer Farm Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto I 69 BL; M 43

4.4 mi · 9 min · West Saginaw Street
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 BL

5.0 mi · 7 min · East Saginaw Street
6

Continue on I 69 BL

0.7 mi · 1 min · Saginaw Highway
7

Take the ramp onto I 69 BL

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 69 BL
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL

38 mi · 38 min · I 69 BL
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
11

Merge onto I 75; US 23

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 75; US 23
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

37 mi · 39 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto M 59

9.6 mi · 10 min · M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 50 Toward Mound Road, Merrill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on Dobry Drive

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Dobry Drive
17

Turn right onto Mound Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on Mound Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Mound Road
19

Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · 17 Mile Road
20

Arrive at destination

17 Mile Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for formal stops, as the 2-hour duration allows you to complete the journey in one sitting without fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before heading out; while $16 is a solid estimate, keeping your tank topped off before leaving Edgemont Park ensures you won't need to hunt for gas stations mid-route. Because the drive is dominated by major interstates like I-75, be prepared for typical highway traffic patterns that may influence your arrival time. Making this a day trip provides the convenience of reaching your destination in Sterling Heights with plenty of time to spare for your activities.

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 51.5 miles from Edgemont Park, MI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 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 23 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 2m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sterling Heights, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Edgemont Park, 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 Edgemont Park, MI

This is one driving day of about 103.1 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Edgemont Park, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 38.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lake Fenton, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Fenton, MI

52 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

Owosso, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flint, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Edgemont Park, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Durand, Michigan

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.8

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 103.1

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Swartz Creek, Michigan

1.4 mi

Moka & Co

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

East Lansing, Michigan

1.4 mi

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.8

Durand, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.7

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 103.1

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 44.2

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Moka & Co

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.4

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15176790533

Visit website

Foster Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.4

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15176790303

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.4

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15176577034

Visit website

Poindexter Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.4

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+15173480900

Visit website

Château Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15175804913

Visit website

The Hob Nob

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15173726899

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 7.4

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 51.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 103.1

Utica, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15868846941

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 73.6

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 95.7

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 51.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Cranbrook Institute of Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 88.3

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12486453200

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 95.7

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 48.8 and 98.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
48.8 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
49.2 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
6
51.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
88.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 77A Toward M 59 East: Utica
8
98.1 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

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 50 Toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.12 one way

$32.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.70 $35.39
premium $4.89 $19.84 $39.68
diesel $5.61 $22.76 $45.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.83 $4.95
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.02 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.43 $6.60

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Edgemont Park, MI

Afternoon in Edgemont Park on Sunday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sterling Heights, MI

Afternoon in Sterling Heights on Sunday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Rain Showers

WSW 12 to 16 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:02AM EDT until April 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:02AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 1m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of your travel time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time behind the wheel on major routes, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.7 miles on I-75. While the transition between I-75, I-69 BL, and M-59 keeps the pace moving, expect a consistent, steady driving experience rather than technical or winding local roads. The character of the road is functional and designed for distance, offering a predictable rhythm for your commute. Once you merge onto the highways, you will settle into a steady flow that carries you through the heart of the region.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.7 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 69 BL. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 103.1 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 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Edgemont Park, MI and Sterling Heights, MI, road signs point toward Detroit and M 59 East: Utica.

Detroit

48.8 mi in | ~58m

M 59 East: Utica

88.3 mi in | ~1h 41m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 103.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.7 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sterling Heights, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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