How far is Reston, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Reston and Richmond is 97.98 miles (157.68 km).
Flight distance from Reston, VA to Richmond, VA is 97.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Reston to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Reston, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 111.15 miles (178.88 km) by car.
Driving from Reston to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 06 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
| Population | 232226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W |
| Latitude | 37.5537600 |
| Longitude | -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Reston and Richmond
The distance between Reston and Richmond is 179 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 59 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 Richmond. The current time is 01:37:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.85 liters (3.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reston and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reston to Richmond is $13.02 (diesel $16.83).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $13.02 | $14.76 | $16.14 | $16.83 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reston and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
