How far is Manassas, VA from Radford, VA?
The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Radford, VA is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
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.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manassas and Radford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas and Radford.
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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
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 232, SR 605: Radford
1583 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
86 m · 4 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Berkley Street
135 m · 20 sec · Berkley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berkley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manassas and Radford.
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 81 South
Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
109 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Manassas and Partly Sunny near Radford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manassas to Radford?
The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Staunton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.4 miles from Manassas and 125.5 miles from Radford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.05 one way or $70.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manassas and Partly Sunny near Radford.
Stop Ideas Near Staunton
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 Staunton.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Radford. Straight-line distance: 202.64 mi (326.12 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 Radford
Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,255 |
| Coordinates | 37.1317900, -80.5764500 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: Radford (-80.57645, 37.13179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $35.05 | $70.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.20 | $78.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.29 | $84.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.77 | $99.54 |
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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