How far is Chambersburg, PA from Fairfax Station, VA?
The driving distance from Chambersburg, PA to Fairfax Station, VA is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chambersburg and Fairfax Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chambersburg and Fairfax Station.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Garfield Street
601 ft · 17 sec · East Garfield Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
76 m · 6 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn slight left onto Wayne Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1669 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
26.7 mi · 29 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123: Fairfax, Vienna
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Fairfax
158 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Chain Bridge Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Chain Bridge Road
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Continue on Ox Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Ox Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ox Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chambersburg and Fairfax Station.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
26.7 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chambersburg and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chambersburg to Fairfax Station?
The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Chambersburg and 52.3 miles from Fairfax Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.47 one way or $32.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chambersburg and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.
Stop Ideas Near Frederick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederick.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chambersburg and Fairfax Station. Straight-line distance: 80.55 mi (129.64 km).
#1 Chambersburg
Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,231 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375900, -77.6611000 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax Station
Fairfax Station is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8009500, -77.3255400 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax Station (-77.32554, 38.80095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $16.47 | $32.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $18.17 | $36.35 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $19.58 | $39.15 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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