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

The driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Manassas Park, VA is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.89 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.46 mi
37.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.46 mi
Kilometers
37.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.89 mi
Kilometers
46.5 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manassas Park
Fri, Apr 24, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Fri, Apr 24, 10:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-24T20:47
Arrive Manassas Park
Fri, Apr 24, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sterling
VA

Census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US

From Leesburg
14.5 mi
00h 22m
To Manassas Park
14.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
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 Leesburg and Manassas Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    69 m · 15 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South King Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South King Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward VA 7 East, US 15 North: Alexandria, Leesburg Bypass

    1149 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass

    1646 ft · 26 sec · Leesburg Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

    2285 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Sully Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Compton Road

    98 m · 8 sec · Compton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ordway Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ordway Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Centreville Road

    1727 ft · 1 min · Old Centreville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Parkland Street

    1963 ft · 1 min · Parkland Street

  15. 15

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

    1915 ft · 52 sec · Bull Run Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Denver Drive

    1918 ft · 57 sec · Denver Drive

  17. 17

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

    9 m · 1 sec · Manassas Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manassas Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dulles Greenway
11.6 mi · 40%
Sully Road
9.6 mi · 33%
Centreville Road
1.98 mi · 7%
VA 28 South
1.18 mi · 4%
South King Street
1.1 mi · 4%
Ordway Road
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dulles Greenway

Continue on Dulles Greenway

11.6 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
00h 22m from Leesburg
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leesburg 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 Leesburg to Manassas Park?

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Leesburg and 14.4 miles from Manassas Park.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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 Sterling and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Burke Centre

26 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Lorton station

38 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Manassas Park. Straight-line distance: 23.46 mi (37.76 km).

Leesburg

#1 Leesburg

Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Population54,488
Coordinates39.1156600, -77.5636000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Manassas Park

#2 Manassas Park

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population18,004
Coordinates38.7840000, -77.4697100
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-77.5636, 39.11566)
End: Manassas Park (-77.46971, 38.784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $4.04
Round trip
$8.08
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.04 $8.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.52 $9.04
Premium $4.78 $4.87 $9.75
Diesel $5.62 $5.74 $11.47

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 Leesburg and Manassas Park. The current time is 20:47:50.

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.