Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
83 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
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
fish socks
New Haven, MI
James Mirakian
This 83-mile drive from Sterling Heights, MI to New Haven, MI is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 45 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $13, it's an economical choice for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and Corunna Road before transitioning to M-59, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its manageable length and duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region throughout this journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 40.1 mi | 42m |
| Corunna Road | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| M 59 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| North State Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Mound Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Six Mile Creek Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| 17 Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| M-59 Service Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights, MI and New Haven, MI.
Start on 17 Mile Road
Turn right onto Mound Road
Continue on Mound Road
Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto M 59
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn right onto M 21
Turn right onto North State Road
Turn left onto Six Mile Creek Road
Turn sharp right onto North Seymour Road
Arrive at destination
For this relatively short 83-mile journey, you have the advantage of flexibility. Aiming for a mid-morning departure can help you avoid the peak rush hour traffic leaving Sterling Heights. With a total duration of under two hours, there's no need to split this drive; you can comfortably complete it in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated fuel cost is just $13. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the transition from I-75 to Corunna Road, as this change in road type can sometimes catch drivers by surprise.
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.
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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 48m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sterling Heights, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sterling Heights, MI
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Sterling Heights, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward M 21: Owosso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto M 21 / Corunna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$12.98 one way
$25.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.25 | $28.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
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.
The character of this drive is best described as a mixed bag, with nearly half the journey, 48%, spent on the interstate. You'll experience the efficiency of I-75 for a significant portion, including a continuous stretch of 40.1 miles. As you transition to Corunna Road and then M-59, expect a shift in pace and scenery, moving away from the high-speed freeway environment to more local road conditions. This blend means you'll get both highway cruising and a taste of more community-oriented driving.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near M-59 Service Drive.
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 83 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.4 miles (M-59 Service Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sterling Heights, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward M 59 West and M 21: Owosso.
M 59 West
M 21: Owosso
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 83 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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