Huntington, West Virginia to Sterling, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

273.5 miles 440.1 km · straight line
341.8 miles estimated 550.1 km · driving distance
6h 53min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Huntington, West Virginia from Sterling, Virginia?

The distance from Huntington, West Virginia to Sterling, Virginia is 273.5 miles (440.1 km) as the crow flies. Sterling, Virginia is located E of Huntington, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 341.8 miles, taking about 6h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia 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 Huntington, West Virginia 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 Huntington, West Virginia to Sterling, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 53min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 16min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 32min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntington, West Virginia & Sterling, Virginia

Quick Facts

Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m 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 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients