How far is Manassas, VA from Petersburg, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Petersburg, VA is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Town in Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Petersburg.
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Start on Grant Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grant Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Sudley Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Sudley Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 66 West, VA 234 South: Front Royal
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 688: Markham
1238 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Leeds Manor Road
724 ft · 28 sec · Leeds Manor Road
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Turn right onto John Marshall Highway
3 mi · 5 min · John Marshall Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John Marshall Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manassas and Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 66 West
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23.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
The Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Manassas and 18.3 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 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 7:08 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?
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Stop Ideas Near The Plains
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 The Plains.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Culpeper station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 32.98 mi (53.08 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 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,446 |
| Coordinates | 38.9092800, -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: John Marshall Highway (-78.053329, 38.909317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 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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