How far is Front Royal, VA from Fairfax Station, VA?
The driving distance from Front Royal, VA to Fairfax Station, VA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 01h 09m.
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 Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Front Royal and Fairfax Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Front Royal and Fairfax Station.
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Start on the route
71 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Lee Street
105 m · 20 sec · Lee Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
2082 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Stonewall Drive
553 ft · 18 sec · East Stonewall Drive
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Turn right onto North Commerce Avenue
2061 ft · 55 sec · North Commerce Avenue
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Turn left onto John Marshall Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road
83 m · 5 sec · Apple Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1745 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 286: Fairfax County Parkway, Springfield Herndon
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 286 South: Springfield
1923 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Turn left onto Burke Centre Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Burke Centre Parkway
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Turn left onto Ox Road
1092 ft · 36 sec · Ox Road
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Continue on Ox Road
87 m · 16 sec · Ox Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ox Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Front Royal and Fairfax Station.
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.
Apple Mountain Road
Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Front Royal and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Front Royal to Fairfax Station?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 27 miles from Front Royal and 27.2 miles from Fairfax Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:10 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 Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Front Royal and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.
Stop Ideas Near The Plains
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 The Plains.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Culpeper station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Front Royal and Fairfax Station. Straight-line distance: 47.44 mi (76.35 km).
#1 Front Royal
Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,389 |
| Coordinates | 38.9181700, -78.1944400 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax Station
Fairfax Station is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8009500, -77.3255400 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax Station (-77.32554, 38.80095)
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 05m |
| 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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