How long is the commute from Reston, VA?
Workers who live in Reston, VA take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.1% of workers drive alone to work.
5.6% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
33.5% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 5.6%
- Work from home
- 33.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Reston get to work
| Means of transportation | Reston | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 52.1% (±2.5 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±1.5 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% (±1.1 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.5% (±2.4 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Reston, the average commute is lower than in Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Reston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.7%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, Reston ranks 63 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 243 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Reston
| Vehicles available | Reston | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±1.1 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% (±2.2 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±2.1 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.3% (±1.1 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Reston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Reston
| Reston | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.5% (±2.4 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±0.6 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±0.9 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Reston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fairfax County (96.4%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Reston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reston | — | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Great Falls Crossing | 2.5 mi | 34.3 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Herndon | 2.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Difficult Run | 3.0 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Dranesville | 3.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wolf Trap | 3.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Hutchison | 3.6 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| McNair | 3.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Floris | 3.7 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Great Falls Crossing, VA (34.3 minutes), Difficult Run, VA (30.1 minutes), Wolf Trap, VA (30.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fairfax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Franklin Farm | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 58 | Tysons | 26.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 59 | Long Branch | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 60 | Dunn Loring | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 61 | Vienna | 26.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 62 | Hutchison | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 63 | Reston | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 64 | McNair | 25.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 65 | Idylwood | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 66 | Pimmit Hills | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 67 (tie) | Fort Belvoir | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 67 (tie) | George Mason | 23.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 69 | Ravensworth | 23.4 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Reston is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Reston
How long is the average commute in Reston?
Workers who live in Reston, VA take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Reston without a car?
4.6% of households in Reston have no vehicle, and 5.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Reston?
33.5% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Reston worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reston CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reston CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reston CDP, Virginia
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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