How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Royal Oak, MI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling Heights and Royal Oak is 8.56 miles (13.78 km).

Flight distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Royal Oak, MI is 8.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, Michigan to Royal Oak, Michigan is: 14.01 miles (22.55 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling Heights to Royal Oak will take approximately 00 hours 22 minutes.

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#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in the eastern part of the county. Sterling Heights is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sterling Heights Historical Museum and the Sterling Heights Civic Center.

Population 131709
GPS Coordinates 42°34'49"N 83°1'49"W
Latitude 42.5803100
Longitude -83.0302000
Altitude 187
Country United States
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#2 Royal Oak

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. It is located on Woodward Avenue in the Detroit metropolitan area. Royal Oak is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Royal Oak Music Theatre and the Royal Oak Historical Society.

Population 58963
GPS Coordinates 42°29'22"N 83°8'41"W
Latitude 42.4894800
Longitude -83.1446500
Altitude 202
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling Heights and Royal Oak

The distance between Sterling Heights and Royal Oak is 23 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Royal Oak. The current time is 02:07:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.87 liters (0.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling Heights and Royal Oak.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling Heights to Royal Oak is $1.66 (diesel $2.13).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $1.66 $1.91 $2.15 $2.13

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling Heights and Royal Oak (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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