North Stamford to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

250.6 miles 403.3 km · straight line
313.2 miles estimated 504.1 km · driving distance
6h 18min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is North Stamford from Reston?

The distance from North Stamford to Reston is 250.6 miles (403.3 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located SW of North Stamford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 313.2 miles, taking about 6h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — North Stamford in Connecticut 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for North Stamford 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 North Stamford to Reston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 18min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 34min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 59min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Stamford & Reston

Quick Facts

North Stamford
41.14°N, 73.54°W
America/New_York
75m 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 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients