How far is Manassas, VA from Fairfax, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Fairfax, VA is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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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 Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Fairfax.
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Start on Grant Avenue
24 m · 9 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Street
3154 ft · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Prescott Avenue
1182 ft · 26 sec · Prescott Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centreville Road
6 mi · 12 min · Centreville Road
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Continue on Sully Road
2790 ft · 53 sec · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Fairfax, National Firearms Museum
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax, National Firearms Museum
2871 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Route 50
2252 ft · 51 sec · Route 50
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Continue on Fairfax Boulevard
2894 ft · 1 min · Fairfax Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manassas and Fairfax.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Manassas and Sunny near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 7.3 miles from Manassas and 7.3 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manassas and Sunny near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Centreville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centreville.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 11.23 mi (18.07 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 Fairfax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 23,429 |
| Coordinates | 38.8462200, -77.3063700 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-77.30637, 38.84622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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