Reston to South Bel Air: Road Trip Guide & Distance

66.4 miles 106.8 km · straight line
83 miles estimated 133.5 km · driving distance
1h 40min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Reston from South Bel Air?

The distance from Reston to South Bel Air is 66.4 miles (106.8 km) as the crow flies. South Bel Air is located NE of Reston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83 miles, taking about 1h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Reston in Virginia and South Bel Air in Maryland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 South Bel Air. 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 South Bel Air

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 40min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 0min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 35min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reston & South Bel Air

Quick Facts

Reston
38.97°N, 77.34°W
America/New_York
100m elevation
South Bel Air
39.53°N, 76.34°W
America/New_York
109m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 375.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients