Reston, VA Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Reston, VA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 17-mile quick runs to 229-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Reston, VA spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
229.3 mi
Roanoke, VA
Quickest Drive
26m
Arlington, VA
Plan Around Reston, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Reston, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Reston, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Reston, VA
Driving from Reston, VA
On average, trips departing from Reston, VA run 130 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 41m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 229 miles (4h 21m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Reston, VA include Roanoke, VA (229.3 mi, 4h 21m), Virginia Beach, VA (216.4 mi, 4h 19m), West Lynchburg, VA (171.3 mi, 3h 50m), Leesburg, VA (17.2 mi, 29m), and Arlington, VA (16.6 mi, 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 130-mile trip from Reston, VA, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Reston, VA and 6 routes heading into Reston, VA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 229 miles.
The longest mapped route from Reston, VA covers 229 miles and takes approximately 4h 21m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.
The average route from Reston, VA runs about 130 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 130-mile trip from Reston, VA costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Reston, VA include Roanoke, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, West Lynchburg, VA and Leesburg, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Reston, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
63,542
Median Income
$139,515
Median Home Value
$616,000
Median Age
40.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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