How far is Sterling, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Richmond is 100.37 miles (161.53 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, VA to Richmond, VA is 100.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Sterling to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 115.28 miles (185.52 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 08 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 Richmond
The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
| Population | 232226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W |
| Latitude | 37.5537600 |
| Longitude | -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Richmond
The distance between Sterling and Richmond is 186 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 03 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 Richmond. The current time is 02:45:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.4 liters (4.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Richmond is $13.51 (diesel $17.46).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $13.51 | $15.31 | $16.74 | $17.46 |
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 Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
