Mount Vernon, Ohio to Sterling, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

285.3 miles 459.2 km · straight line
356.7 miles estimated 574 km · driving distance
7h 11min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Mount Vernon, Ohio from Sterling, Virginia?

The distance from Mount Vernon, Ohio to Sterling, Virginia is 285.3 miles (459.2 km) as the crow flies. Sterling, Virginia is located ESE of Mount Vernon, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 356.7 miles, taking about 7h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Mount Vernon, Ohio in Ohio 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 Mount Vernon, Ohio 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 Mount Vernon, Ohio to Sterling, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 11min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 37min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 49min $43–$125* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Vernon, Ohio & Sterling, Virginia

Quick Facts

Mount Vernon, Ohio
40.39°N, 82.49°W
America/New_York
305m 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 87.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients