How far is Manassas, VA from Bristol, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Bristol, VA is about 350.8 miles (564.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Bristol.
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Start on Grant Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grant Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Sudley Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Sudley Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 66 West, VA 234 South: Front Royal
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 381: Bristol
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left onto Sullins Street
35 m · 5 sec · Sullins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sullins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manassas and Bristol.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 South
Keep slight left
117 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Manassas and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas to Bristol?
The road trip is about 350.8 miles (564.6 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.3 miles from Manassas and 175.5 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.04 one way or $98.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manassas and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Glasgow
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 Glasgow.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 297.59 mi (478.93 km).
#1 Manassas
The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.
| Population | 40,869 |
| Coordinates | 38.7509500, -77.4752700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,329 |
| Coordinates | 36.5964900, -82.1884700 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-82.18847, 36.59649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $49.04 | $98.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $54.83 | $109.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $59.15 | $118.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $69.63 | $139.25 |
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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