How far is Reston, VA from Arlington, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Reston and Arlington is 14.1 miles (22.69 km).

Flight distance from Reston, VA to Arlington, VA is 14.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Reston, Virginia to Arlington, Virginia is: 16.64 miles (26.79 km) by car.

Driving from Reston to Arlington will take approximately 00 hours 25 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 Arlington

A county in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.

Population 229164
GPS Coordinates 38°52'52"N 77°6'15"W
Latitude 38.8810100
Longitude -77.1042800
Altitude 71
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Reston and Arlington

The distance between Reston and Arlington is 27 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 17 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 Arlington. The current time is 00:32:18.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.22 liters (0.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reston and Arlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reston to Arlington is $1.95 (diesel $2.52).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $1.95 $2.21 $2.42 $2.52

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reston and Arlington (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 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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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to Reston 111.15 miles (179 km)

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