How far is Sterling, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Alexandria is 24.79 miles (39.9 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, VA to Alexandria, VA is 24.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 35.83 miles (57.67 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 42 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 Alexandria

A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.

Population 158726
GPS Coordinates 38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W
Latitude 38.8048400
Longitude -77.0469200
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Alexandria

The distance between Sterling and Alexandria is 58 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 38 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 Alexandria. The current time is 16:59:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.79 liters (1.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Alexandria is $4.2 (diesel $5.43).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $4.2 $4.76 $5.2 $5.43

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 April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Sterling 24.36 miles (39 km)

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Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Sterling 105.15 miles (169 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Sterling 187.37 miles (302 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Sterling 119.85 miles (193 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Sterling 168.56 miles (271 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Sterling 18.93 miles (30 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Sterling 179.88 miles (289 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Sterling 203.19 miles (327 km)

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Driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Sterling 208.8 miles (336 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Sterling 205.75 miles (331 km)

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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to Sterling 115.28 miles (186 km)

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