Sterling, Virginia to Winchester, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

41.3 miles 66.5 km · straight line
53.7 miles estimated 86.5 km · driving distance
1h 5min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Sterling, Virginia from Winchester, Virginia?

The distance from Sterling, Virginia to Winchester, Virginia is 41.3 miles (66.5 km) as the crow flies. Winchester, Virginia is located WNW of Sterling, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 53.7 miles, taking about 1h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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. 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 Sterling, Virginia and Winchester, 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 Sterling, Virginia to Winchester, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 5min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 18min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Sterling, Virginia & Winchester, Virginia

Quick Facts

Sterling, Virginia
39.01°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Winchester, Virginia
39.19°N, 78.16°W
America/New_York
216m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 602.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients