Reston to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Reston from Waterbury?

The distance from Reston to Waterbury is 288.3 miles (464 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located NE of Reston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.4 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Reston in Virginia and Waterbury in Connecticut.

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

Coordinates come from public place data for Reston and Waterbury. 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.