Reston to Sarnia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.6 miles 615.8 km · straight line
459.2 miles estimated 739 km · driving distance
9h 14min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Reston from Sarnia?

The distance from Reston to Sarnia is 382.6 miles (615.8 km) as the crow flies. Sarnia is located NW of Reston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.2 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Reston is in Virginia, United States, while Sarnia is in Ontario, Canada.

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. 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. 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 Reston and Sarnia. 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 Sarnia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 14min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 46min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reston & Sarnia

Quick Facts

Reston
38.97°N, 77.34°W
America/New_York
100m elevation
Sarnia
42.98°N, 82.40°W
America/Toronto
185m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients