Niagara-on-the-Lake to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

309.6 miles 498.2 km · straight line
387 miles estimated 622.8 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
CAD 63 - CAD 77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Niagara-on-the-Lake from Reston?

The distance from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Reston is 309.6 miles (498.2 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located SSE of Niagara-on-the-Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Niagara-on-the-Lake is in Ontario, Canada, while Reston is in Virginia, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Niagara-on-the-Lake 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 Niagara-on-the-Lake to Reston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min CAD 63 - CAD 77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Niagara-on-the-Lake & Reston

Quick Facts

Niagara-on-the-Lake
43.26°N, 79.07°W
America/Toronto
79m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients