How far is Fairfax Station, VA from Charles Town, WV?
The driving distance from Fairfax Station, VA to Charles Town, WV is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax Station and Charles Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax Station and Charles Town.
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Start on Ox Road
758 ft · 17 sec · Ox Road
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Turn right onto Burke Centre Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Burke Centre Parkway
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Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway
7 mi · 11 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West
1210 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 50
3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
2713 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sully Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 West: Leesburg
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
2574 ft · 40 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
3.8 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 9: Hillsboro, Charles Town
907 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 9 East, VA 7 West
56 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Charles Town Pike
9 m · 1 sec · Charles Town Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike
7.6 mi · 13 min · Charles Town Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Charles Town Pike
33 m · 6 sec · Charles Town Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike
2275 ft · 1 min · Charles Town Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Charles Town Pike
18 m · 4 sec · Charles Town Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike
4.9 mi · 8 min · Charles Town Pike
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 340 North, WV 9 West: Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340 North, WV 51 West: Charles Town, Harpers Ferry
1661 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto South George Street
15 m · 3 sec · South George Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South George Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax Station and Charles Town.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dulles Greenway
Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
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 Charles Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfax Station to Charles Town?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Fairfax Station and 27.1 miles from Charles Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fairfax Station and Chance Rain Showers near Charles Town.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Leesburg Town Hall
Town Hall Pool
Town Hall Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.
Harpers Ferry
Rockville station
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax Station and Charles Town. Straight-line distance: 44.26 mi (71.23 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 Charles Town
City in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,029 |
| Coordinates | 39.2889900, -77.8597200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charles Town (-77.85972, 39.28899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $9.57 | $19.15 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
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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