Petersburg to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

120.3 miles 193.6 km · straight line
150.4 miles estimated 242 km · driving distance
3h 2min estimated drive time
$14 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Petersburg from Reston?

The distance from Petersburg to Reston is 120.3 miles (193.6 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located N of Petersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 150.4 miles, taking about 3h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Petersburg 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 Petersburg to Reston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 2min $14 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 38min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 53min $18–$53* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petersburg & Reston

Quick Facts

Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m 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 40 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 207 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients