Auburn, New York to Sterling Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328.8 miles 529.1 km · straight line
394.5 miles estimated 634.9 km · driving distance
7h 56min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Auburn, New York from Sterling Heights?

The distance from Auburn, New York to Sterling Heights is 328.8 miles (529.1 km) as the crow flies. Sterling Heights is located W of Auburn, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.5 miles, taking about 7h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, New York in New York and Sterling Heights in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auburn, New York and Sterling Heights. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Auburn, New York to Sterling Heights

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 56min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 31min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 32min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, New York & Sterling Heights

Quick Facts

Auburn, New York
42.93°N, 76.57°W
America/New_York
209m elevation
Sterling Heights
42.58°N, 83.03°W
America/Detroit
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients