How far is Fairfax Station, VA from Gettysburg, PA?
The driving distance from Fairfax Station, VA to Gettysburg, PA is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
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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 02m.
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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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax Station and Gettysburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax Station and Gettysburg.
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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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Continue on Frederick Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Frederick Freeway
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Continue on Catoctin Mountain Highway
28.4 mi · 38 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 134
981 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Taneytown Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Taneytown Road
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Continue on South Washington Street
152 m · 19 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto Steinwehr Avenue
1113 ft · 41 sec · Steinwehr Avenue
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Turn left onto Baltimore Street
2426 ft · 1 min · Baltimore Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Lincoln Square
44 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax Station and Gettysburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Catoctin Mountain Highway
Continue on Catoctin Mountain Highway
28.4 mi · 00h 38m
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 Gettysburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfax Station to Gettysburg?
The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Fairfax Station and 44.2 miles from Gettysburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fairfax Station and Chance Rain Showers near Gettysburg.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax Station and Gettysburg. Straight-line distance: 71.35 mi (114.82 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 Gettysburg
Borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.
| Population | 7,708 |
| Coordinates | 39.8309300, -77.2311000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gettysburg (-77.2311, 39.83093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $15.64 | $31.28 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $19.38 | $38.76 |
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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