How far is Arlington, VA from Manassas Park, VA?
The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Manassas Park, VA is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Manassas Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Manassas Park.
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Start on Wilson Boulevard
2828 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road
936 ft · 31 sec · North Glebe Road
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Turn left onto Fairfax Drive
667 ft · 28 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Continue on I 66 Toll West
2423 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
14.2 mi · 18 min · Custis Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Centreville
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on VA 28 South: Centerville
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sully Road
2702 ft · 51 sec · Sully Road
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Continue on Centreville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
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Turn right onto Compton Road
98 m · 8 sec · Compton Road
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Continue on Ordway Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Ordway Road
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Continue on Old Centreville Road
1727 ft · 1 min · Old Centreville Road
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Turn right onto Parkland Street
1963 ft · 1 min · Parkland Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bull Run Road
1915 ft · 52 sec · Bull Run Road
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Continue on Denver Drive
1918 ft · 57 sec · Denver Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Manassas Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Manassas Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manassas Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Manassas Park.
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.
Custis Memorial Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway
14.2 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington 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 Arlington to Manassas Park?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Arlington and 12.3 miles from Manassas Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Manassas Park.
Stop Ideas Near Oakton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakton.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Manassas Park. Straight-line distance: 20.78 mi (33.44 km).
#1 Arlington
A county in Virginia.
| Population | 229,164 |
| Coordinates | 38.8810100, -77.1042800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manassas Park
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,004 |
| Coordinates | 38.7840000, -77.4697100 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manassas Park (-77.46971, 38.784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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