The Cost of Driving from Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, Georgia to Reston, Virginia

Are you planning a road trip from Athens-Clarke County to Reston, Virginia? It's always good to consider the cost of driving, including gas prices and tolls. In this blog post, we'll take a look at several driving routes to help you plan your trip.

Route 1: I-85 N and I-95 N

Distance: 692 miles
Time: 11 hours and 30 minutes
Cost of gas (based on a car that gets 25 miles to the gallon and current gas prices): $104.02
Cost of tolls: $47.25

This route is the most direct way to get to Reston, Virginia from Athens-Clarke County. It follows this path: Athens-Clarke County > Atlanta > Charlotte > Richmond > Reston. While you'll have to pay some tolls along the way (such as on the James River Bridge and the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge), it's a relatively straightforward drive that should take you about 11 and a half hours.

Route 2: I-20 W, I-77 N, and I-81 N

Distance: 761 miles
Time: 12 hours and 30 minutes
Cost of gas: $114.49
Cost of tolls: $10.40

This route is a bit longer than Route 1, but you might find it to be more scenic as it takes you through the Appalachian Mountains. It goes from Athens-Clarke County to Atlanta to Columbia, South Carolina to Roanoke, Virginia and finally to Reston. You won't encounter as many tolls along this route, but you'll need to budget an additional hour for the extra travel time.

Route 3: I-85 N, I-95 N, and US-50 W

Distance: 734 miles
Time: 12 hours and 30 minutes
Cost of gas: $110.14
Cost of tolls: $52.40

This route takes you through some of the most historic roads in the United States. Start on I-85 North, get on I-95 North and get off on US-50 West to make your way to Reston. Though it takes about 12 and a half hours, traffic is usually good. You will have to pay a few tolls in New Jersey and Delaware.

Route 4: I-77 N and I-79 N

Distance: 702 miles
Time: 12 hours and 30 minutes
Cost of gas: $105.31
Cost of tolls: $5.25

This route takes you on I-77 North, but instead of taking I-81, you switch to I-79 North in Charleston, West Virginia. It's a straight shot from there to Reston. It takes about the same amount of time as Route 1 and you won't have to pay as many tolls, but you'll need to budget some extra time if you decide to stop in the charming college town of Morgantown, West Virginia.

In conclusion, planning your road trip to Reston, Virginia from Athens-Clarke County can be easy and affordable with a little bit of research. Safe travels!