How far is Manassas, VA from Leesburg, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Leesburg, VA is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas and Leesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Leesburg.
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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
9.4 mi · 13 min · Sully Road
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Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 West: Leesburg
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Dulles Greenway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
1496 ft · 23 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business: Leesburg
852 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto South King Street
1 mi · 3 min · South King Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
69 m · 8 sec · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manassas and Leesburg.
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.
Dulles Greenway
Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
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 Leesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas to Leesburg?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Herndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Manassas and 14.7 miles from Leesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manassas and Sunny near Leesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Herndon
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 Herndon.
Burke Centre
Rockville station
Manassas station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 25.64 mi (41.27 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 Leesburg
Historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 54,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.1156600, -77.5636000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Market Street (-77.563789, 39.115244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
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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