How far is Fairfax County, VA from Shinnston, WV?
The driving distance from Fairfax County, VA to Shinnston, WV is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax County and Shinnston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax County and Shinnston.
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Start on Baccarat Drive
123 m · 19 sec · Baccarat Drive
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Turn right onto Whitacre Road
2832 ft · 2 min · Whitacre Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1889 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pickett Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pickett Road
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Continue on Blake Lane
1054 ft · 28 sec · Blake Lane
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Turn right onto Route 29
1.1 km · 2 min · Route 29
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Turn left onto Nutley Street
1446 ft · 47 sec · Nutley Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Nutley Street
95 m · 8 sec · Nutley Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner, Baltimore
3015 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
1052 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
105.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
23 mi · 25 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 131: Saltwell Road, Shinnston
1719 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Benedum Drive
1906 ft · 45 sec · Benedum Drive
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Turn left onto Saltwell Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Saltwell Road
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Continue on Charles Street
159 m · 12 sec · Charles Street
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Turn right onto Pike Street
840 ft · 16 sec · Pike Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
36 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax County and Shinnston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
106 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairfax County and Chance Rain Showers near Shinnston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfax County to Shinnston?
The road trip is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paw Paw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Fairfax County and 122.3 miles from Shinnston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.18 one way or $72.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fairfax County and Chance Rain Showers near Shinnston.
Stop Ideas Near Paw Paw
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 Paw Paw.
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Hancock, MD
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax County and Shinnston. Straight-line distance: 166.66 mi (268.22 km).
#1 Fairfax County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,150,847 |
| Coordinates | 38.8346900, -77.2762200 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shinnston
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 39.3956400, -80.3000900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shinnston (-80.30009, 39.39564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $4.21 | $36.18 | $72.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $40.36 | $80.72 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $43.65 | $87.29 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $54.94 | $109.87 |
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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