Dale City to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

97.5 miles 156.9 km · straight line
121.9 miles estimated 196.1 km · driving distance
2h 27min estimated drive time
$12 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
183° S bearing direction

How far is Dale City from Petersburg?

The distance from Dale City to Petersburg is 97.5 miles (156.9 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located S of Dale City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 121.9 miles, taking about 2h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Dale City and Petersburg. 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 Dale City to Petersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 27min $12 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 56min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 20min $15–$43* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dale City & Petersburg

Quick Facts

Dale City
38.64°N, 77.31°W
America/New_York
70m elevation
Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 255.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients