Rocky Mount to Sterling, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

212.9 miles 342.6 km · straight line
266.1 miles estimated 428.3 km · driving distance
5h 21min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Rocky Mount from Sterling, Virginia?

The distance from Rocky Mount to Sterling, Virginia is 212.9 miles (342.6 km) as the crow flies. Sterling, Virginia is located N of Rocky Mount. By car, the driving distance is approximately 266.1 miles, taking about 5h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Rocky Mount 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount to Sterling, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 21min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 25min $21–$40* Budget
Train ~5h 5min $32–$93* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rocky Mount & Sterling, Virginia

Quick Facts

Rocky Mount
35.94°N, 77.79°W
America/New_York
30m 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 71 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 117 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients