New Bedford to Sterling Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

623.3 miles 1003.1 km · straight line
747.9 miles estimated 1203.7 km · driving distance
15h 3min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is New Bedford from Sterling Heights?

The distance from New Bedford to Sterling Heights is 623.3 miles (1003.1 km) as the crow flies. Sterling Heights is located W of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 747.9 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts and Sterling Heights in Michigan.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford to Sterling Heights

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 3min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 4min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 34min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bedford & Sterling Heights

Quick Facts

New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients