How far is Manassas, VA from Poquoson, VA?

The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Poquoson, VA is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.71 mi
03h 16m
Flight
128.26 mi
206.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.26 mi
Kilometers
206.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.71 mi
Kilometers
263.47 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poquoson
Sat, Apr 25, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Manassas
Sun, Apr 26, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manassas
2026-04-25T17:46
Arrive Poquoson
Sat, Apr 25, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manassas
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Manassas
81.9 mi
01h 38m
To Poquoson
81.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas and Poquoson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Poquoson.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    2227 ft · 55 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Grant Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Grant Avenue

    1599 ft · 41 sec · Grant Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dumfries Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    748 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 171 East: Victory Boulevard

    1906 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Victory Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · Victory Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Little Florida Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Florida Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Poquoson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Poquoson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poquoson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manassas and Poquoson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
83 mi · 51%
I 64 East
56.6 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
Victory Boulevard
4.99 mi · 3%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
Poquoson Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

55.3 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
01h 38m from Manassas
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manassas and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Poquoson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manassas to Poquoson?

The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Manassas and 81.8 miles from Poquoson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Manassas and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Poquoson.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glen Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 10.4 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

11 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

16 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

48 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Poquoson. Straight-line distance: 128.26 mi (206.41 km).

Manassas

#1 Manassas

The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.

Population40,869
Coordinates38.7509500, -77.4752700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Poquoson

#2 Poquoson

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population12,257
Coordinates37.1223700, -76.3457800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Manassas (-77.47527, 38.75095)
End: Poquoson (-76.34578, 37.12237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.87 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.79
11.56 gal · 43.74 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.89 $45.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.60 $51.20
Premium $4.78 $27.62 $55.23
Diesel $5.62 $32.51 $65.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Manassas and Poquoson. The current time is 17:46:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.