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

The driving distance from Manassas Park, VA to Lynchburg, VA is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
149.56 mi
02h 55m
Flight
131.27 mi
211.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.27 mi
Kilometers
211.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.56 mi
Kilometers
240.7 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynchburg
Sat, Apr 25, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Manassas Park
Sat, Apr 25, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manassas Park
2026-04-24T22:38
Arrive Lynchburg
Sat, Apr 25, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manassas Park
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
Lexington
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Manassas Park
74.1 mi
01h 27m
To Lynchburg
75.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Manassas Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manassas Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lomond Drive

    1904 ft · 1 min · Lomond Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lomond South Drive

    566 ft · 21 sec · Lomond South Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Westmoreland Avenue

    1036 ft · 37 sec · Westmoreland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Spotsylvania Street

    713 ft · 32 sec · Spotsylvania Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Street

    83 m · 11 sec · Highland Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rolling Road

    2698 ft · 2 min · Rolling Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sudley Road

    1568 ft · 37 sec · Sudley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Godwin Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Godwin Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nokesville Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Nokesville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Catlett Road

    13.9 mi · 23 min · Catlett Road

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway

    14.6 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Seminole Trail

    33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 210 West: Downtown Lynchburg

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Town Connector

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Town Connector

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Amherst Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Amherst Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lynchburg Expressway

    1123 ft · 17 sec · Lynchburg Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Riverfront

    151 m · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Riverfront

    36 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    103 m · 8 sec · Pearl Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2001 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 10th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 South
61.9 mi · 41%
North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 23%
James Madison Highway
14.6 mi · 10%
Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 9%
James Monroe Highway
7.82 mi · 5%
Nokesville Road
6.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 29 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West

61.9 mi · 01h 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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
131.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 27m from Manassas Park
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving Manassas Park and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Manassas Park and 75.4 miles from Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 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 Rain Showers near Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

53 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Fredericksburg

90 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manassas Park and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 131.27 mi (211.26 km).

Manassas Park

#1 Manassas Park

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population18,004
Coordinates38.7840000, -77.4697100
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Lynchburg

#2 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Manassas Drive (-77.469714, 38.784037)
End: 10th Street (-79.142183, 37.413677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.98 L · about $20.91
Round trip
$41.83
10.56 gal · 39.96 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.91 $41.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.39 $46.77
Premium $4.78 $25.23 $50.46
Diesel $5.62 $29.69 $59.39

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 Manassas Park and Lynchburg. The current time is 22:38:16.

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.