Charlotte to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.6 miles 519.1 km · straight line
371.4 miles actual route 597.7 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Reston?

The distance from Charlotte to Reston is 322.6 miles (519.1 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located NE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.4 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Reston in Virginia.

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 Charlotte and Reston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Reston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $45–$130* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
Reston
38.97°N, 77.34°W
America/New_York
100m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM