How far is Reston, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Reston and Alexandria is 19.46 miles (31.31 km).

Flight distance from Reston, VA to Alexandria, VA is 19.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Reston, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 28.12 miles (45.26 km) by car.

Driving from Reston to Alexandria will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 Reston

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Population 58404
GPS Coordinates 38°58'7"N 77°20'28"W
Latitude 38.9687200
Longitude -77.3411000
Altitude 100
Country United States
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#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.

Population 158726
GPS Coordinates 38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W
Latitude 38.8048400
Longitude -77.0469200
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Reston and Alexandria

The distance between Reston and Alexandria is 45 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Reston and Alexandria. The current time is 22:27:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.76 liters (0.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reston and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reston to Alexandria is $3.29 (diesel $4.26).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $3.29 $3.73 $4.08 $4.26

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reston and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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