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
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#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

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 16:15:28.

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 April 16, 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.

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