How far is Manassas Park, VA from Charlottesville, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas Park, VA to Charlottesville, VA is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas Park and Charlottesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas Park and Charlottesville.
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Start on Manassas Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Manassas Drive
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Turn left onto Lomond Drive
1904 ft · 1 min · Lomond Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lomond South Drive
566 ft · 21 sec · Lomond South Drive
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Turn right onto Westmoreland Avenue
1036 ft · 37 sec · Westmoreland Avenue
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Turn right onto Spotsylvania Street
713 ft · 30 sec · Spotsylvania Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Street
83 m · 11 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto Rolling Road
2698 ft · 2 min · Rolling Road
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Turn right onto Sudley Road
1568 ft · 37 sec · Sudley Road
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Turn left onto Godwin Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Godwin Drive
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Turn right onto Nokesville Road
7 mi · 11 min · Nokesville Road
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Continue on Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 23 min · Catlett Road
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Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway
14.6 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail
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Turn left onto Hydraulic Road
1022 ft · 32 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hydraulic Road
29 m · 3 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road
1252 ft · 33 sec · Hydraulic Road
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Turn left onto U.S. 250 Bypass
1.5 mi · 3 min · U.S. 250 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Street
147 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Park Street
1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto East High Street
96 m · 13 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street Northeast
873 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manassas Park and Charlottesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Seminole Trail
Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving Manassas Park and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlottesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas Park to Charlottesville?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Culpeper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Manassas Park and 44.4 miles from Charlottesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy around Manassas Park and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlottesville.
Stop Ideas Near Culpeper
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Culpeper.
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Manassas station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas Park and Charlottesville. Straight-line distance: 75.44 mi (121.41 km).
#1 Manassas Park
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,004 |
| Coordinates | 38.7840000, -77.4697100 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlottesville
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 46,950 |
| Coordinates | 38.0293100, -78.4766800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.476567, 38.029526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
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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