Reston to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.7 miles 466.2 km · straight line
362.1 miles estimated 582.8 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Reston from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Reston to Rochester, New York is 289.7 miles (466.2 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located N of Reston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.1 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Reston in Virginia and Rochester, New York in New York.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Reston and Rochester, New York. 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 Reston to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reston & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Reston
38.97°N, 77.34°W
America/New_York
100m elevation
Rochester, New York
43.16°N, 77.61°W
America/New_York
154m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients