How far is Fairfax Station, VA from Winchester, VA?

The driving distance from Fairfax Station, VA to Winchester, VA is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.81 mi
01h 28m
Flight
52.26 mi
84.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.26 mi
Kilometers
84.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.81 mi
Kilometers
104.3 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Fairfax Station
Fri, Oct 16, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfax Station
2026-10-15T22:31
Arrive Winchester
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfax Station
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
The Plains
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Fairfax Station
32.4 mi
00h 44m
To Winchester
32.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax Station and Winchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax Station and Winchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Ox Road

    758 ft · 17 sec · Ox Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burke Centre Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burke Centre Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Front Royal

    1972 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    2462 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    31.2 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Delaplane, Paris

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Singleton Mosby Highway

    8.9 mi · 13 min · John Singleton Mosby Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John Mosby Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Mosby Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Millwood Pike

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Millwood Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Millwood Avenue

    832 ft · 20 sec · Millwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Millwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Millwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Kent Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · South Kent Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Boscawen Street

    130 m · 18 sec · East Boscawen Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Cameron Street

    742 ft · 25 sec · North Cameron Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cameron Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax Station and Winchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
32 mi · 49%
John Singleton Mosby Highway
8.87 mi · 14%
US 17 North
8.13 mi · 13%
Millwood Pike
5.72 mi · 9%
Fairfax County Parkway
5.4 mi · 8%
John Mosby Highway
2.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 66 West

Merge slight left

31.2 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Plains
00h 44m from Fairfax Station
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fairfax Station and Chance Rain Showers near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfax Station to Winchester?

The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

The Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Fairfax Station and 32.4 miles from Winchester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fairfax Station and Chance Rain Showers near Winchester.

Stop Ideas Near The Plains

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Plains, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Plains.

RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

42 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Lorton station

51 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax Station and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 52.26 mi (84.1 km).

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#1 Fairfax Station

Fairfax Station is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8009500, -77.3255400
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Winchester

#2 Winchester

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population27,700
Coordinates39.1856600, -78.1633300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairfax Station (-77.32554, 38.80095)
End: Winchester (-78.16333, 39.18566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.95
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $9.48 $18.95
Mid-grade $4.63 $10.61 $21.21
Premium $5.01 $11.48 $22.96
Diesel $6.21 $14.23 $28.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfax Station and Winchester. The current time is 22:31:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.