2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Chapel Hill, NC vs Reston, VA

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- The average commute for residents of Reston is 8.9% longer than it is for residents of Chapel Hill.
- 3.1% fewer residents of Reston work from home compared to residents of Chapel Hill.
 Chapel Hill, NCReston, VAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2927
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 Chapel Hill, NCReston, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)51.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk8.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock21.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chapel Hill, NCReston, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.3%2.9%
Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Reston for three years and it is absolute paradise. The fact that it was a planned city from decades ago is still apparent to this day. With plenty of  More

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Over 10 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

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There is a vast network of bike and walking trails thoughout the city and neighborhoods. 40% of the city is slated to remain green so there are many trees, parks and  More

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