Delaware to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.2 miles 512.1 km · straight line
381.8 miles estimated 614.5 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Delaware from Reston?

The distance from Delaware to Reston is 318.2 miles (512.1 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located ESE of Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.8 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Delaware in Ohio 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 Delaware and Reston. 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 Delaware to Reston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Delaware & Reston

Quick Facts

Delaware
40.30°N, 83.07°W
America/New_York
265m 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 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients