Fairfax Station, VA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Fairfax Station, VA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 81 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Fairfax Station, VA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
225.1 mi
Roanoke, VA
Quickest Drive
1h 22m
Charles Town, WV
Plan Around Fairfax Station, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fairfax Station, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fairfax Station, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fairfax Station, VA
Driving from Fairfax Station, VA
On average, trips departing from Fairfax Station, VA run 81 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 101 miles (2h 13m), while the shortest is just 54 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Fairfax Station, VA most often head toward Chambersburg, PA (100.7 mi, 2h 12m), Mercersburg, PA (98.2 mi, 2h 13m), Gettysburg, PA (88.5 mi, 2h 2m), Shepherdstown, WV (62.9 mi, 1h 35m), and Charles Town, WV (54.1 mi, 1h 22m). These routes span 2 different states, giving you plenty of variety for repeat trips.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VA currently averages around $4.1 per gallon. For the typical 81-mile trip from Fairfax Station, VA, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Fairfax Station, VA and 1 routes heading into Fairfax Station, VA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 54 to 101 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fairfax Station, VA covers 101 miles and takes approximately 2h 13m. Shorter options start at just 54 miles.
The average route from Fairfax Station, VA runs about 81 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.1/gallon for regular), the average 81-mile trip from Fairfax Station, VA costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fairfax Station, VA include Chambersburg, PA, Mercersburg, PA, Gettysburg, PA and Shepherdstown, WV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fairfax Station, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,298
Median Income
$212,128
Median Home Value
$863,400
Median Age
44.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Fairfax Station, VA
A sampling of people born in Fairfax Station, VA.
Kaleigh Riehl
1996
American soccer player
City data from Wikidata (Q3473963), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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