How far is Sterling, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Virginia Beach is 168.47 miles (271.13 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is 168.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Sterling to Virginia Beach with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Virginia to Virginia Beach, Virginia is: 217.73 miles (350.4 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Virginia Beach will take approximately 03 hours 47 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 Virginia Beach

The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. The city is home to the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Norfolk Naval Base. Virginia Beach is also home to a number of popular attractions, such as the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and the Colonial National Historical Park.

Population 451231
GPS Coordinates 36°51'11"N 75°58'41"W
Latitude 36.8529300
Longitude -75.9779900
Altitude 3
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Virginia Beach

The distance between Sterling and Virginia Beach is 350 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 53 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 Virginia Beach. The current time is 14:11:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.08 liters (7.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Virginia Beach.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Virginia Beach is $25.51 (diesel $32.98).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $25.51 $28.91 $31.62 $32.98

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Virginia Beach (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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