How far is Fairfax Station, VA from Chambersburg, PA?
The driving distance from Fairfax Station, VA to Chambersburg, PA is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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 12m.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax Station and Chambersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax Station and Chambersburg.
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Start on Ox Road
758 ft · 17 sec · Ox Road
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Turn right onto Burke Centre Parkway
45 m · 8 sec · Burke Centre Parkway
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Continue on Burke Centre Parkway
57 m · 14 sec · Burke Centre Parkway
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Turn left onto Ox Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ox Road
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Continue on Chain Bridge Road
2 mi · 5 min · Chain Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 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
21 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Dual Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
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Continue on East Franklin Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Franklin Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1986 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 22 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 316: Waynesboro
1637 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Wayne Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto East King Street
588 ft · 27 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
155 m · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax Station and Chambersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
MD 117
Merge slight right
21 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fairfax Station and Chance Rain Showers near Chambersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfax Station to Chambersburg?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Fairfax Station and 50.4 miles from Chambersburg.
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 20.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fairfax Station and Chance Rain Showers near Chambersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek
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 Ballenger Creek.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax Station and Chambersburg. Straight-line distance: 80.55 mi (129.64 km).
#1 Fairfax Station
Fairfax Station is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8009500, -77.3255400 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chambersburg
Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,231 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375900, -77.6611000 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambersburg (-77.6611, 39.93759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.14 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $16.44 | $32.89 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $17.80 | $35.59 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $22.05 | $44.11 |
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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