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Trip from Sterling Heights, MI to New Baltimore, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

21.6 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

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Downtown Sterling Heights, MI, MI

Sterling Heights, MI

fish socks

city in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

New Baltimore, MI

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Trip Overview

Sterling Heights to New Baltimore is 21.6 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Ford Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two points within Michigan's Midwest region. You'll primarily be on a freeway, making it a quick and efficient transit. It's an ideal option if you need to get from one area to the other with minimal fuss, especially for a same-day trip. Consider this route for its directness and ease of navigation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ford Freeway 7.1 mi 7m
Metropolitan Parkway 5.8 mi 8m
23 Mile Road 3.8 mi 6m
Utica Road 1.8 mi 3m
17 Mile Road 1.8 mi 3m
Green Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ford Freeway — 7.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and New Baltimore, MI.

1

Start on 17 Mile Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · 17 Mile Road
2

Turn right onto Utica Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Utica Road
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
4

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

5.7 mi · 8 min · Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 94

7.1 mi · 7 min · Ford Freeway
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 243 Toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto M 29

3.8 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on M 29

0.5 mi · 1 min · Green Street
10

Arrive at destination

M 29

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | Utica Road

Turn right onto Utica Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | Metropolitan Parkway

Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

Navigation decision point

5
9.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp toward I 94 East: Port Huron

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
8
16.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 243 Toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac
6
17.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | M 29 / 23 Mile Road

Turn right onto M 29 / 23 Mile Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.38 one way

$6.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.71 $7.42
premium $4.89 $4.16 $8.31
diesel $5.61 $4.77 $9.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Sterling Heights, MI

Late night in Sterling Heights on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

New Baltimore, MI

Late night in New Baltimore on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

12 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

32m 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 trip offers a mixed drive experience, with 60% of the route being on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Ford Freeway, including a continuous stretch of 7.1 miles. This main road provides a relatively fast-paced journey. As you progress, you'll transition to Metropolitan Parkway and then 23 Mile Road, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach your destination. Expect a predominantly smooth ride with occasional changes in road type.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Ford Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Utica 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 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Utica Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: 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 Sterling Heights, MI and New Baltimore, MI, road signs point toward M 29: New Baltimore and Algonac.

M 29: New Baltimore

16.7 mi in | ~23m

Algonac

16.7 mi in | ~23m

About the Cities

Starting in Sterling Heights, MI

Full guide →

Sterling Heights is in Michigan.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Ford Freeway. 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 1.8 miles (Utica Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Baltimore, 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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