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

The driving distance from Middleburg, VA to Fairfax Station, VA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
28.66 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.91 mi
40.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.91 mi
Kilometers
40.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.13 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfax Station
Fri, Oct 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Middleburg
Fri, Oct 16, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleburg
2026-10-16T00:37
Arrive Fairfax Station
Fri, Oct 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleburg
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
Chantilly
VA

Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia

From Middleburg
14.3 mi
00h 24m
To Fairfax Station
14.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Madison Street

    25 m · 8 sec · South Madison Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    3037 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Little River Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Little River Turnpike

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little River Turnpike

    49 m · 2 sec · Little River Turnpike

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

    1826 ft · 46 sec · Little River Turnpike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little River Turnpike

    33 m · 4 sec · Little River Turnpike

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

    2134 ft · 53 sec · Little River Turnpike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike

    26 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Little River Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 50

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 50

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Burke Centre Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burke Centre Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    1092 ft · 36 sec · Ox Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Ox Road

    87 m · 16 sec · Ox Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ox Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Little River Turnpike
14.8 mi · 52%
Fairfax County Parkway
6.88 mi · 24%
Route 50
5.2 mi · 18%
Burke Centre Parkway
0.67 mi · 2%
East Washington Street
0.58 mi · 2%
VA 286 South
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Little River Turnpike

Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike

8.21 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chantilly
00h 24m from Middleburg
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middleburg 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 Middleburg to Fairfax Station?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Chantilly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Middleburg and 14.4 miles from Fairfax Station.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middleburg and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.

Stop Ideas Near Chantilly

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chantilly and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chantilly.

RAIL

Manassas station

16 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

16 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

28 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

31 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleburg and Fairfax Station. Straight-line distance: 24.91 mi (40.09 km).

Middleburg

#1 Middleburg

Town in Loudoun County, Virginia

Population835
Coordinates38.9687200, -77.7355500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairfax Station

Fairfax Station is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8009500, -77.3255400
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Middleburg (-77.73555, 38.96872)
End: Fairfax Station (-77.32554, 38.80095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.36
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $4.18 $8.36
Mid-grade $4.63 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $5.01 $5.06 $10.13
Diesel $6.21 $6.27 $12.55

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 Middleburg and Fairfax Station. The current time is 00:37:20.

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.