How far is Manassas, VA from Chantilly, VA?

The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Chantilly, VA is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
11.93 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.18 mi
16.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.18 mi
Kilometers
16.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.93 mi
Kilometers
19.2 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chantilly
Fri, Apr 17, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Manassas
Fri, Apr 17, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manassas
2026-04-17T02:20
Arrive Chantilly
Fri, Apr 17, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manassas
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
Centreville
VA

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Manassas
6 mi
00h 11m
To Chantilly
6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Chantilly.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    24 m · 9 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    3154 ft · 2 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Prescott Avenue

    1182 ft · 26 sec · Prescott Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    108 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Centreville Road

    6 mi · 12 min · Centreville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sully Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Sully Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Fairfax, Winchester

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    1652 ft · 51 sec · Route 50

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 50

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Centreville Road
6 mi · 50%
Sully Road
4.19 mi · 35%
Center Street
0.6 mi · 5%
Route 50
0.31 mi · 3%
US 50 East
0.31 mi · 3%
Prescott Avenue
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Centreville Road

Merge slight left onto Centreville Road

6 mi · 00h 12m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
00h 11m from Manassas
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Manassas and Chance Rain Showers near Chantilly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manassas to Chantilly?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Manassas and 6 miles from Chantilly.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manassas and Chance Rain Showers near Chantilly.

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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 Centreville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 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 3.9 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 7.4 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 7.4 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 Centreville.

RAIL

Manassas station

11 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

12 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

23 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

26 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Chantilly. Straight-line distance: 10.18 mi (16.39 km).

Manassas

#1 Manassas

The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.

Population40,869
Coordinates38.7509500, -77.4752700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Chantilly

#2 Chantilly

Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia

Population10,863
Coordinates38.8942800, -77.4311000
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Manassas (-77.47527, 38.75095)
End: Chantilly (-77.4311, 38.89428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.59 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.33
0.84 gal · 3.18 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.66 $3.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.86 $3.72
Premium $4.78 $2.01 $4.01
Diesel $5.62 $2.36 $4.72

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Manassas and Chantilly. The current time is 02:20:45.

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.