Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Sterling, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.6 miles 134.5 km · straight line
104.5 miles estimated 168.1 km · driving distance
2h 6min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
189° S bearing direction

How far is Carlisle, Pennsylvania from Sterling, Virginia?

The distance from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Sterling, Virginia is 83.6 miles (134.5 km) as the crow flies. Sterling, Virginia is located S of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.5 miles, taking about 2h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Carlisle, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Sterling, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlisle, Pennsylvania and Sterling, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Sterling, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 6min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 31min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 0min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlisle, Pennsylvania & Sterling, Virginia

Quick Facts

Carlisle, Pennsylvania
40.20°N, 77.19°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
Sterling, Virginia
39.01°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 298 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients