How far is New Market, VA from Fairfax Station, VA?
The driving distance from New Market, VA to Fairfax Station, VA is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Market and Fairfax Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market and Fairfax Station.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto East Old Cross Road
1141 ft · 47 sec · East Old Cross Road
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Take the exit right
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 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 New Market 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.
I 66 East
Continue straight
42.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Market 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 New Market to Fairfax Station?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from New Market and 48.7 miles from Fairfax Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Market and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.
Stop Ideas Near Petersburg
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 Petersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Market and Fairfax Station. Straight-line distance: 73.32 mi (117.99 km).
#1 New Market
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,208 |
| Coordinates | 38.6479000, -78.6714100 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $15.89 | $31.78 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $17.19 | $34.39 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
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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