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Distance from Tunkhannock to Fairfax

Driving Distance
256.9 mi 413.5 km
Flying Distance
199.2 mi 320.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania to Fairfax, Virginia is 256.9 mi (413.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.2 mi (320.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 19 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Tunkhannock
Place Tunkhannock
State/Province Pennsylvania
Country US
Latitude 41.538688
Longitude -75.946588
GPS 41.538688° N, 75.946588° W
Local Time 5:11 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Fairfax
Place Fairfax
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.845988
Longitude -77.305304
GPS 38.845988° N, 77.305304° W
Local Time 5:11 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania to Fairfax, Virginia covers 256.9 mi (413.5 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 19 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (256.8-268.7 miles / 413-432 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S, US-15 S and I-270 S
256.9 mi 4 hours 19 minutes
Shortest
I-81 S and I-83 S
268.7 mi 4 hours 27 minutes
Tolls
I-81 S and US-15 S
256.8 mi 4 hours 17 minutes
Fastest Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.