Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.8 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, VA
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Fair Oaks, VA
David McElwee
Windsor, VA to Fair Oaks, VA is 7.8 miles and takes about 14m via East Williamsburg Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Virginia, meaning you won't encounter dramatic landscape changes. It's a quick hop on mostly surface roads, perfect for a last-minute errand or connecting two nearby points. You'll spend very little on fuel and can easily complete this drive within a single day, making it a low-commitment option for your travel plans.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Williamsburg Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| East Nine Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| White Oak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stockholm Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lumber Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rasmussen Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gaardahl Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, VA and Fair Oaks, VA.
Start on Gaardahl Drive
Turn right onto Rasmussen Drive
Turn right onto Stockholm Drive
Turn left onto White Oak Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; VA 33
Turn right onto VA 33
Turn left onto Lumber Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Rasmussen Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Stockholm Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto White Oak Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; VA 33 / East Williamsburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto VA 33 / East Nine Mile Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $1.35 | $2.71 |
| premium | $4.78 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Windsor on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:55AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Destination
Evening in Fair Oaks on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:55AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway segments. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 5.4 miles along East Williamsburg Road. Expect a more local driving experience, likely with frequent intersections and varied speed limits, as you traverse East Williamsburg Road, East Nine Mile Road, and White Oak Road. The absence of highway driving means you'll be more aware of your surroundings and local traffic patterns.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Rasmussen Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Rasmussen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Stockholm Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (White Oak Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
155 ft
Total Descent
123 ft
Highest Point
169 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
119 ft
Founded 1902
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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