Frederick to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Frederick from Reston?

The distance from Frederick to Reston is 31 miles (49.9 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located S of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 40.3 miles, taking about 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland and Reston in Virginia.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Frederick and Reston. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.