How far is Mercersburg, PA from Fairfax Station, VA?
The driving distance from Mercersburg, PA to Fairfax Station, VA is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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 13m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mercersburg and Fairfax Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mercersburg and Fairfax Station.
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Start on JEB Stuart Alley
38 m · 14 sec · JEB Stuart Alley
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Turn left onto East Seminary Street
71 m · 21 sec · East Seminary Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1946 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Buchanan Trail West
2 mi · 3 min · Buchanan Trail West
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Turn right onto Mercersburg Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Mercersburg Road
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Continue on Cearfoss Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cearfoss Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Greencastle Pike
5 m · 1 sec · Greencastle Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Greencastle Pike
5.3 mi · 8 min · Greencastle Pike
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Take the ramp slight left
38 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Hagerstown
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28.4 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Manassas, Front Royal
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123: Fairfax, Vienna
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Fairfax
158 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Chain Bridge Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Chain Bridge Road
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Continue on Ox Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · 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 Mercersburg and Fairfax Station.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg to Fairfax Station?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 49 miles from Mercersburg and 49 miles from Fairfax Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mercersburg and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.
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 Mercersburg and Fairfax Station. Straight-line distance: 77.39 mi (124.54 km).
#1 Mercersburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,527 |
| Coordinates | 39.8278700, -77.9033300 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $4.46 | $15.45 | $30.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $18.36 | $36.71 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
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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