Reston to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

190.4 miles 306.4 km · straight line
238 miles estimated 383 km · driving distance
4h 47min estimated drive time
$23 - $28 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Reston from Scranton?

The distance from Reston to Scranton is 190.4 miles (306.4 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NNE of Reston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 238 miles, taking about 4h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Reston in Virginia and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Reston and Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 47min $23 - $28 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 44min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 33min $29–$83* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reston & Scranton

Quick Facts

Reston
38.97°N, 77.34°W
America/New_York
100m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 63 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 130.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients