How far is Falls Church, VA from Manassas, VA?
The driving distance from Falls Church, VA to Manassas, VA is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls Church and Manassas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls Church and Manassas.
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Start on North Washington Street
9 m · 4 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
2650 ft · 1 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 66 Toll West: Front Royal
962 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
13.2 mi · 17 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
6.3 mi · 13 min · Centreville Road
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Continue on Church Street
1680 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Grant Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Grant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falls Church and Manassas.
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
Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway
13.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Falls Church and Chance Rain Showers near Manassas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falls Church to Manassas?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Falls Church and 12.6 miles from Manassas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Falls Church and Chance Rain Showers near Manassas.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfax
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 Fairfax.
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Manassas station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls Church and Manassas. Straight-line distance: 18.72 mi (30.13 km).
#1 Falls Church
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 14,631 |
| Coordinates | 38.8823300, -77.1710900 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manassas
The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.
| Population | 40,869 |
| Coordinates | 38.7509500, -77.4752700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Avenue (-77.475156, 38.750964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
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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