Reston to Salisbury, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

102.9 miles 165.6 km · straight line
128.6 miles estimated 207 km · driving distance
2h 35min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Reston from Salisbury, Maryland?

The distance from Reston to Salisbury, Maryland is 102.9 miles (165.6 km) as the crow flies. Salisbury, Maryland is located ESE of Reston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 128.6 miles, taking about 2h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Reston in Virginia and Salisbury, Maryland in Maryland.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Reston and Salisbury, Maryland. 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.

How to Get from Reston to Salisbury, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 35min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 6min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 27min $15–$45* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reston & Salisbury, Maryland

Quick Facts

Reston
38.97°N, 77.34°W
America/New_York
100m elevation
Salisbury, Maryland
38.36°N, 75.60°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 242 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients