How far is Alexandria, VA from Manassas Park, VA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Manassas Park, VA is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.38 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.81 mi
36.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.81 mi
Kilometers
36.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.38 mi
Kilometers
44.07 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manassas Park
Fri, Apr 24, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Fri, Apr 24, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-24T20:47
Arrive Manassas Park
Fri, Apr 24, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Burke
VA

A census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia.

From Alexandria
13.7 mi
00h 24m
To Manassas Park
13.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Tonight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Manassas Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Manassas Park.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Street

    96 m · 15 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street

    842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Duke Street

    102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gibbon Street

    923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Patrick Street

    1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore

    133 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West

    3238 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    2183 ft · 31 sec · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 620: Braddock Road

    1434 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 620 West: Braddock Road

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 West: Braddock Road

    1424 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Braddock Road

    8.6 mi · 16 min · Braddock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Braddock Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Braddock Road

  19. 19

    Continue on New Braddock Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New Braddock Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Centreville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Centreville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Compton Road

    98 m · 8 sec · Compton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Ordway Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ordway Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Centreville Road

    1727 ft · 1 min · Old Centreville Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Parkland Street

    1963 ft · 1 min · Parkland Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bull Run Road

    1915 ft · 52 sec · Bull Run Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Denver Drive

    1918 ft · 57 sec · Denver Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Manassas Drive

    9 m · 1 sec · Manassas Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manassas Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Manassas Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Braddock Road
11.4 mi · 42%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.98 mi · 18%
Capital Beltway
3.46 mi · 13%
Centreville Road
1.37 mi · 5%
New Braddock Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Ordway Road
0.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Braddock Road

Turn straight onto Braddock Road

8.56 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
00h 24m from Alexandria
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Manassas Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Manassas Park?

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Alexandria and 13.7 miles from Manassas Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Manassas Park.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burke and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Tele-Town Hall
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

Tele-Town Hall

Arlington , VA
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Telecommunications service provider,Telecommunications contractor
Alexandria City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Alexandria City Hall

Alexandria , VA
301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Rating 4.4/5 55 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burke.

RAIL

Burke Centre

2 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

11 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

15 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Manassas Park. Straight-line distance: 22.81 mi (36.71 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia.

Population158,726
Coordinates38.8048400, -77.0469200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Manassas Park

#2 Manassas Park

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population18,004
Coordinates38.7840000, -77.4697100
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-77.04692, 38.80484)
End: Manassas Park (-77.46971, 38.784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.78 $4.63 $9.27
Diesel $5.62 $5.46 $10.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Manassas Park. The current time is 20:47:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.