How far is Sterling, VA from Charlottesville, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Charlottesville is 88.12 miles (141.82 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, VA to Charlottesville, VA is 88.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Sterling to Charlottesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Virginia to Charlottesville, Virginia is: 105.15 miles (169.22 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Charlottesville will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.

#1 Sterling

Census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US

Population 27822
GPS Coordinates 39°0'22"N 77°25'43"W
Latitude 39.0062200
Longitude -77.4286000
Altitude 89
Country United States
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#2 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Charlottesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Population 46950
GPS Coordinates 38°1'46"N 78°28'36"W
Latitude 38.0293100
Longitude -78.4766800
Altitude 142
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Charlottesville

The distance between Sterling and Charlottesville is 169 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 52 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 and Charlottesville. The current time is 03:33:29.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.05 liters (3.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Charlottesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Charlottesville is $12.32 (diesel $15.92).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $12.32 $13.96 $15.27 $15.92

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 Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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