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

284.6 miles 458 km · straight line
355.7 miles estimated 572.5 km · driving distance
7h 9min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

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

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Sterling, Virginia is 284.6 miles (458 km) as the crow flies. Sterling, Virginia is located NNE of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 355.7 miles, taking about 7h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Sterling, Virginia in Virginia.

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. 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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to Sterling, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 9min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 35min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 48min $43–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Sterling, Virginia

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients