How far is Shepherdstown, WV from Fairfax Station, VA?
The driving distance from Shepherdstown, WV to Fairfax Station, VA is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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.
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then 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 Shepherdstown and Fairfax Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shepherdstown and Fairfax Station.
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Start on East German Street
19 m · 8 sec · East German Street
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Turn left onto South Princess Street
671 ft · 18 sec · South Princess Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
154 m · 10 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on Shepherdstown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Shepherdstown Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Flowing Springs Road
7.4 mi · 12 min · Flowing Springs Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 5th Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 5th Avenue
1213 ft · 24 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
43 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 9 East: Leesburg VA
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Charles Town Pike
4.9 mi · 8 min · Charles Town Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charles Town Pike
44 m · 8 sec · Charles Town Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike
2264 ft · 1 min · Charles Town Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charles Town Pike
27 m · 5 sec · Charles Town Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike
7.6 mi · 13 min · Charles Town Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charles Town Pike
42 m · 2 sec · Charles Town Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike
612 ft · 14 sec · Charles Town Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward VA 7 East
103 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto VA 7 East
1211 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
3.9 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Leesburg Bypass
2511 ft · 39 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
2285 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sully Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax
1491 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 50
3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway
1515 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway
6.9 mi · 10 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 Shepherdstown 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.
Dulles Greenway
Continue on Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shepherdstown 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 Shepherdstown to Fairfax Station?
The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Shepherdstown and 32.1 miles from Fairfax Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.57 one way or $19.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shepherdstown and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Leesburg Town Hall
Town Hall Pool
Town Hall Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.
Harpers Ferry
Rockville station
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shepherdstown and Fairfax Station. Straight-line distance: 50.48 mi (81.24 km).
#1 Shepherdstown
A town in West Virginia
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 39.4301000, -77.8041600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $4.24 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $14.38 | $28.77 |
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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