How far is Manassas, VA from Williamsburg, VA?

The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Williamsburg, VA is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.9 mi
02h 46m
Flight
110.49 mi
177.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.49 mi
Kilometers
177.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.9 mi
Kilometers
225.14 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Manassas
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manassas
2026-04-15T02:49
Arrive Williamsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manassas
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Manassas
70 mi
01h 23m
To Williamsburg
69.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 143: Camp Peary, Colonial, Williamsburg

    902 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Capitol Landing Road

    2649 ft · 43 sec · Capitol Landing Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Scotland Street

    833 ft · 33 sec · Scotland Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Armistead Avenue

    626 ft · 25 sec · Armistead Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Richmond Road

    646 ft · 23 sec · Richmond Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Boundary Street

    32 m · 5 sec · South Boundary Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jamestown Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
83 mi · 59%
I 64 East
38 mi · 27%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 9%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
Grant Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
Capitol Landing Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Dumfries Road

Keep slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 23m from Manassas
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manassas and Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Manassas and 69.9 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manassas and Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 110.49 mi (177.81 km).

Manassas

#1 Manassas

The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.

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

#2 Williamsburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population15,259
Coordinates37.2707000, -76.7074600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Manassas (-77.47527, 38.75095)
End: Williamsburg (-76.70746, 37.2707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.69 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.13
9.88 gal · 37.38 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.57 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.88 $43.76
Premium $4.78 $23.60 $47.21
Diesel $5.62 $27.78 $55.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Manassas and Williamsburg. The current time is 02:49:40.

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.