Origin
Sterling Heights, MI
Morning in Sterling Heights on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to Bingham Farms, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Bingham Farms, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or errand run between Sterling Heights and Bingham Farms, this 16.5-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Midwest. The drive typically takes about 30 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize local thoroughfares like East Big Beaver Road, Lahser Road, and Quarton Road to complete your journey. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Because the route remains entirely within Michigan, you can expect a familiar, straightforward driving experience that avoids the complexities of long-distance travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Big Beaver Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Lahser Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Quarton Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| 17 Mile Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ryan Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Big Beaver Road
— 6.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and Bingham Farms, MI.
1
Start on 17 Mile Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
17 Mile Road
2
Turn left onto Ryan Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
3
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on East Big Beaver Road
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
East Big Beaver Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Quarton Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Quarton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Lahser Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lahser Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 13 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
8
Arrive at destination
West 13 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Ryan Road
Turn left onto Ryan Road
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Metropolitan Parkway
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Lahser Road
Turn left onto Lahser Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West 13 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Bingham Farms, MI
Morning in Bingham Farms on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. With only 6 miles—or about 36% of the trip—spent on highways, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 6.9-mile segment on East Big Beaver Road, which serves as the primary backbone of the drive. The personality of this road is distinctly urban and functional, requiring your full attention for frequent turns. As you transition between the various roads, the environment remains consistent, offering a predictable pace that is well-suited for local travel.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on East 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 around 2 miles in near Ryan Road.
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 30m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Ryan Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (Lahser Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on East 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: at 2 miles (Ryan Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (Lahser Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bingham Farms, 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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