How far is Sterling, VA from Norfolk, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Norfolk is 161.69 miles (260.21 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, VA to Norfolk, VA is 161.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Sterling to Norfolk with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia is: 203.19 miles (327 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Norfolk will take approximately 03 hours 35 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 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia. Norfolk is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nauticus National Maritime Museum and the Chrysler Museum of Art.

Population 242803
GPS Coordinates 36°50'49"N 76°17'7"W
Latitude 36.8468100
Longitude -76.2852200
Altitude 2
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Norfolk

The distance between Sterling and Norfolk is 327 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 37 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 Norfolk. The current time is 06:00:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.14 liters (7.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Norfolk.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Norfolk is $23.8 (diesel $30.77).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $23.8 $26.98 $29.51 $30.77

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Norfolk (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 Alexandria, VA to Sterling 35.83 miles (58 km)

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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 Chesapeake, VA to Sterling 212.03 miles (341 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 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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