Ithaca to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

244.1 miles 392.9 km · straight line
305.2 miles estimated 491.1 km · driving distance
6h 8min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
191° S bearing direction

How far is Ithaca from Reston?

The distance from Ithaca to Reston is 244.1 miles (392.9 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located S of Ithaca. By car, the driving distance is approximately 305.2 miles, taking about 6h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Ithaca in New York and Reston in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ithaca 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 Ithaca to Reston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 8min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 22min $24–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 50min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ithaca & Reston

Quick Facts

Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m 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 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 102 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients