How far is Manassas, VA from Culpeper, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Culpeper, VA is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Incorporated town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas and Culpeper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Culpeper.
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Start on Grant Avenue
47 m · 10 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
1613 ft · 57 sec · Church Street
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Merge slight left onto Center Street
2871 ft · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Nokesville Road
8.4 mi · 14 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
9.5 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business South, US 29 Business South: Culpeper
1781 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Brandy Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Brandy Road
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Continue on James Madison Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · James Madison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
70 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2573 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Davis Street
44 m · 9 sec · West Davis Street
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Turn left
29 m · 7 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 Culpeper.
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.
Catlett Road
Continue on Catlett Road
13.9 mi · 00h 23m
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 Mostly Sunny near Culpeper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas to Culpeper?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Manassas and 18.3 miles from Culpeper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manassas and Mostly Sunny near Culpeper.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Culpeper station
Manassas station
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Culpeper. Straight-line distance: 34.07 mi (54.83 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 Culpeper
Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 19,214 |
| Coordinates | 38.4731800, -77.9966600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Culpeper (-77.99666, 38.47318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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