How far is Manassas, VA from Colonial Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Colonial Heights, VA is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas and Colonial Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Colonial Heights.
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Start on Grant Avenue
2227 ft · 55 sec · Grant Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · Grant Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Grant Avenue
1599 ft · 41 sec · Grant Avenue
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Continue on Dumfries Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Dumfries Road
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Turn left
748 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit right
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road
13.4 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road
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Take the exit slight right
2284 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
58.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
17.3 mi · 22 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 620 West: Woods Edge Road
1913 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Woods Edge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Woods Edge Road
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Turn left onto Route 1
1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Ellerslie Avenue
1743 ft · 37 sec · East Ellerslie Avenue
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Turn right
78 m · 19 sec
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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 and Colonial Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dumfries Road
Keep slight left
58.4 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Manassas and Sunny near Colonial Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas to Colonial Heights?
The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Manassas and 57.4 miles from Colonial Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.08 one way or $32.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manassas and Sunny near Colonial Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Colonial Heights. Straight-line distance: 102.53 mi (165 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 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,820 |
| Coordinates | 37.2680400, -77.4072600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Heights (-77.40726, 37.26804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.08 | $32.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.83 | $45.67 |
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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