Sterling, Virginia to Toronto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.7 miles 541.8 km · straight line
404 miles estimated 650.2 km · driving distance
8h 8min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
343° NNW bearing direction

How far is Sterling, Virginia from Toronto?

The distance from Sterling, Virginia to Toronto is 336.7 miles (541.8 km) as the crow flies. Toronto is located NNW of Sterling, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 404 miles, taking about 8h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Sterling, Virginia is in Virginia, United States, while Toronto is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sterling, Virginia and Toronto. 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 Sterling, Virginia to Toronto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 8min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 46min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 44min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sterling, Virginia & Toronto

Quick Facts

Sterling, Virginia
39.01°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Toronto
43.65°N, 79.38°W
America/Toronto
76m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients