How far is Sterling, VA from Chesapeake, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Chesapeake is 163.68 miles (263.41 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, VA to Chesapeake, VA is 163.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Sterling to Chesapeake with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Virginia to Chesapeake, Virginia is: 212.03 miles (341.24 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Chesapeake will take approximately 03 hours 39 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 |
#2 Chesapeake
The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Chesapeake is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterfowl Museum.
| Population | 247011 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°49'9"N 76°16'30"W |
| Latitude | 36.8190400 |
| Longitude | -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chesapeake: D Street (-76.275044,36.81897)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Chesapeake
The distance between Sterling and Chesapeake is 341 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 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 Chesapeake. The current time is 03:25:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.32 liters (7.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Chesapeake.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Chesapeake is $24.84 (diesel $32.11).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $24.84 | $28.15 | $30.8 | $32.11 |
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 Chesapeake (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
