Origin
Fairfax Station, VA
Late night in Fairfax Station on Sunday
Local time
5:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfax Station, VA to Winchester, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax Station, VA
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Winchester, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfax Station, VA to Winchester, VA covers 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Burke Centre Parkway, Fairfax County Parkway, I 66 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Burke Centre Parkway | — | — |
| Fairfax County Parkway | — | — |
| I 66 West | — | — |
| US 17 North | — | — |
| John Singleton Mosby Highway | — | — |
| John Mosby Highway | — | — |
| Millwood Pike | — | — |
| Millwood Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Burke Centre Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax Station, VA and Winchester, VA.
1
Start on Ox Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ox Road
2
Turn right onto Burke Centre Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Burke Centre Parkway
3
Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Fairfax County Parkway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Front Royal
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 66 West: Front Royal
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 66 West: Front Royal
6
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
34 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Delaplane, Paris
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
US 17 North: Delaplane, Paris
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto John Singleton Mosby Highway
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
John Singleton Mosby Highway
9
Continue on John Mosby Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
John Mosby Highway
10
Continue on Millwood Pike
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Millwood Pike
11
Continue on Millwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Millwood Avenue
12
Continue on Millwood Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Millwood Avenue
13
Turn right onto South Kent Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kent Street
14
Turn left onto East Boscawen Street
427 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Boscawen Street
15
Turn right onto North Cameron Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Cameron Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Fairfax Station, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.29 one way
$20.59 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.23 | $22.45 |
| premium | $4.78 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Winchester, VA
Late night in Winchester on Sunday
Local time
5:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Marshall, VA
32 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
64.8 mi in 1h 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Burke Centre Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairfax Station, VA to Winchester, VA is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairfax Station, VA to Winchester, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Fairfax Station, VA
Full guide →Arriving in Winchester, VA
Full guide →Founded 1752
Winchester is a town in the Shenandoah Valley. The town is a good base for exploring the rest of the valley and a picturesque historical site in its own right. It was the first colonial town in the Valley. It has a wonderful historic district with a nice pedestrian mall. The town is full of excellent restaurants, shops and museums. There is one very old inn downtown with a pineapple sign hanging on the porch, plus there is the restored George Washington Hotel.
Top landmarks
- • Patsy Cline House — historic house in Virginia, United States
- • Handley Library — public library in Winchester, Virginia, USA
- • Fort Loudoun — British colonial fort in present-day Winchester, Virginia, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairfax Station, VA to Winchester, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winchester, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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