How far is Shinnston, WV from Fairfax County, VA?
The driving distance from Shinnston, WV to Fairfax County, VA is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shinnston and Fairfax County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shinnston and Fairfax County.
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Start on Bridge Street
36 m · 8 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Pike Street
840 ft · 19 sec · Pike Street
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Turn left onto Charles Street
159 m · 10 sec · Charles Street
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Continue on Saltwell Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Saltwell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Benedum Drive
2577 ft · 1 min · Benedum Drive
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Take the ramp sharp left
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.5 mi · 47 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
9.3 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 236: Fairfax, Annandale
705 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 236 West: Fairfax, Little River Turnpike
1455 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Little River Turnpike
2.7 mi · 5 min · Little River Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
1926 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Whitacre Road
2892 ft · 2 min · Whitacre Road
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Turn left onto Baccarat Drive
123 m · 18 sec · Baccarat Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baccarat Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shinnston and Fairfax County.
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 68 East
Continue straight
112 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Shinnston and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairfax County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shinnston to Fairfax County?
The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paw Paw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Shinnston and 122.7 miles from Fairfax County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.69 one way or $75.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Shinnston and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairfax County.
Stop Ideas Near Paw Paw
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 Paw Paw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shinnston and Fairfax County. Straight-line distance: 166.66 mi (268.22 km).
#1 Shinnston
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 39.3956400, -80.3000900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,150,847 |
| Coordinates | 38.8346900, -77.2762200 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax County (-77.27622, 38.83469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $4.37 | $37.69 | $75.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $41.63 | $83.27 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $45.43 | $90.85 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $55.66 | $111.32 |
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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