Hagerstown to Sterling, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

46.6 miles 75 km · straight line
60.6 miles estimated 97.5 km · driving distance
1h 13min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Hagerstown from Sterling, Virginia?

The distance from Hagerstown to Sterling, Virginia is 46.6 miles (75 km) as the crow flies. Sterling, Virginia is located SSE of Hagerstown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.6 miles, taking about 1h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Hagerstown in Maryland 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown to Sterling, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 13min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 28min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Hagerstown & Sterling, Virginia

Quick Facts

Hagerstown
39.64°N, 77.72°W
America/New_York
164m 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 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 534.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients