Johnson City to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329.9 miles 530.9 km · straight line
395.9 miles estimated 637.1 km · driving distance
7h 58min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Johnson City from Reston?

The distance from Johnson City to Reston is 329.9 miles (530.9 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located NE of Johnson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.9 miles, taking about 7h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Johnson City in Tennessee 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City to Reston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 58min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 34min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 34min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Johnson City & Reston

Quick Facts

Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m 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 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients