How far is Sterling, VA from Roanoke, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Roanoke is 181.71 miles (292.43 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, VA to Roanoke, VA is 181.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Sterling to Roanoke with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia is: 228.7 miles (368.06 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Roanoke will take approximately 03 hours 37 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 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.
| Population | 99058 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'15"N 79°56'29"W |
| Latitude | 37.2709700 |
| Longitude | -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Roanoke: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424,37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Roanoke
The distance between Sterling and Roanoke is 368 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 05 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 Roanoke. The current time is 03:31:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.55 liters (8.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Roanoke.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Roanoke is $26.79 (diesel $34.64).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $26.79 | $30.37 | $33.22 | $34.64 |
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 Roanoke (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
