How far is Manassas, VA from Danville, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Danville, VA is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Danville.
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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
14.6 mi · 18 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
33.8 mi · 48 min · North Seminole Trail
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Continue on Emmet Street North
1783 ft · 42 sec · Emmet Street North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
63.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wards Road
30.7 mi · 39 min · Wards Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 41: Halifax
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Franklin Turnpike
1318 ft · 26 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Richmond Road
2497 ft · 50 sec · Old Richmond Road
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Continue on Richmond Boulevard
2975 ft · 59 sec · Richmond Boulevard
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Continue on Justin Lane
1.3 km · 1 min · Justin Lane
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Ridge Street
32 m · 2 sec · South Ridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manassas and Danville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 250 West
63.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manassas and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas to Danville?
The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Manassas and 107.3 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Manassas and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro
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 Waynesboro.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Danville. Straight-line distance: 182.75 mi (294.1 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 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Ridge Street (-79.39498, 36.586011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $29.83 | $59.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
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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