Concord, North Carolina to Sterling, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303 miles 487.7 km · straight line
378.8 miles estimated 609.6 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Concord, North Carolina from Sterling, Virginia?

The distance from Concord, North Carolina to Sterling, Virginia is 303 miles (487.7 km) as the crow flies. Sterling, Virginia is located NE of Concord, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.8 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Concord, North Carolina in North Carolina and Sterling, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Concord, North Carolina 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 Concord, North Carolina to Sterling, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $45–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, North Carolina & Sterling, Virginia

Quick Facts

Concord, North Carolina
35.41°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
228m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients