Sterling, Virginia to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.9 miles 596.9 km · straight line
445.1 miles estimated 716.3 km · driving distance
8h 57min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Sterling, Virginia from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Sterling, Virginia to Worcester, Massachusetts is 370.9 miles (596.9 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located NE of Sterling, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 445.1 miles, taking about 8h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Sterling, Virginia in Virginia and Worcester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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. 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 Sterling, Virginia and Worcester, Massachusetts. 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 Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 57min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 44min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 30min $53–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sterling, Virginia & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Sterling, Virginia
39.01°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Worcester, Massachusetts
42.26°N, 71.80°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients