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.

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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 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

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 08:01:46.

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 October 09, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Reston 28.12 miles (45 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Reston 16.64 miles (27 km)

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Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Reston 108.2 miles (174 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Reston 207.91 miles (335 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Reston 183.24 miles (295 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Reston 122.9 miles (198 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Reston 171.62 miles (276 km)

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Driving distance from McLean, VA to Reston 11.22 miles (18 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Reston 175.75 miles (283 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Reston 199.06 miles (320 km)

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Driving distance from Portsmouth, VA to Reston 204.68 miles (329 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Reston 201.62 miles (324 km)

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