Driving Time from Alexandria to Reston
Driving from Alexandria to Reston is about 6,736 mi and takes roughly 114 hr 6 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Alexandria and Reston are about 5,708 mi (9,186 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 6,736 mi (10,840 km), a drive of about 114 hr 6 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 11 hr.
Note: this is a long, likely intercontinental distance — driving may cross water and not be practical without ferries. Flying is usually the realistic option.
| Straight-line distance | 5,708 mi / 9,186 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 6,736 mi / 10,840 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 114 hr 6 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 11 hr |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $842 |
| Typical flight fare | $700–$1900 |
| Geographic midpoint | 49.768, -20.008 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Alexandria to Reston is about 5,708 mi (9,186 km) in a straight line, and roughly 6,736 mi (10,840 km) by road.