Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Berkley, MI
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If you are looking to travel from Sterling Heights to Berkley, you are in for a quick, 13.4-mile trip that typically takes about 25 minutes. This Midwest route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical drive for your schedule. You will navigate primarily through local roads, making this a straightforward commute rather than a long-haul journey. Since both cities are located within Michigan, you will remain in the same region throughout the entire experience, keeping navigation simple and stress-free.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Big Beaver Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Coolidge Highway | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| 17 Mile Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Crooks Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ryan Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Maple Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Livernois Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Berkley, MI.
Start on 17 Mile Road
Turn left onto Ryan Road
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
Continue on East Big Beaver Road
Continue on West Big Beaver Road
Turn right onto Livernois Road
Turn right onto West Maple Road
Turn left onto Crooks Road
Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
Turn left onto Coolidge Highway
Turn left onto 12 Mile Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Livernois Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West Maple Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Crooks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 12 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Sterling Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Berkley on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 7% of your travel occurring on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.1-mile segment on East Big Beaver Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will also spend significant time maneuvering along Coolidge Highway and 17 Mile Road. This profile means you should be prepared for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near Metropolitan Parkway.
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 13.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 3 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Livernois Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (West Maple Road): Navigation decision point.
Sterling Heights is in Michigan.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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