Newark, New Jersey to Sterling Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474.4 miles 763.5 km · straight line
569.3 miles estimated 916.2 km · driving distance
11h 27min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Sterling Heights?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Sterling Heights is 474.4 miles (763.5 km) as the crow flies. Sterling Heights is located WNW of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 569.3 miles, taking about 11h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey 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 Newark, New Jersey 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 Newark, New Jersey to Sterling Heights

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 27min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 44min $46–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 53min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, New Jersey & Sterling Heights

Quick Facts

Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m 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 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients