How far is Winchester, VA from Fairfax Station, VA?
The driving distance from Winchester, VA to Fairfax Station, VA is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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 30m.
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 Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchester and Fairfax Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester and Fairfax Station.
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Start on North Cameron Street
742 ft · 33 sec · North Cameron Street
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Turn left onto East Boscawen Street
130 m · 18 sec · East Boscawen Street
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Turn right onto South Kent Street
3092 ft · 1 min · South Kent Street
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Turn left onto Millwood Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Millwood Avenue
1105 ft · 40 sec · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Millwood Pike
5.7 mi · 9 min · Millwood Pike
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Continue on John Mosby Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · John Mosby Highway
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Continue on John Singleton Mosby Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · John Singleton Mosby Highway
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Winchester Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 66 East, US 17 South, VA 55 East: Marshall, Fredericksburg
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 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 Winchester 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
Keep slight right
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winchester 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 Winchester to Fairfax Station?
The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
The Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Winchester and 32.3 miles from Fairfax Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winchester and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax Station.
Stop Ideas Near The Plains
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 The Plains.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Culpeper station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Fairfax Station. Straight-line distance: 52.26 mi (84.1 km).
#1 Winchester
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 27,700 |
| Coordinates | 39.1856600, -78.1633300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $10.51 | $21.03 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
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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