How far is Manassas, VA from Winchester, VA?

The driving distance from Manassas, VA to Winchester, VA is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.73 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.63 mi
76.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.63 mi
Kilometers
76.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.73 mi
Kilometers
88.08 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Manassas
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manassas
2026-04-23T08:28
Arrive Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
The Plains
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Manassas
27.3 mi
00h 39m
To Winchester
27.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Sudley Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Sudley Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 66 West, VA 234 South: Front Royal

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: Delaplane, Paris

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Singleton Mosby Highway

    8.9 mi · 13 min · John Singleton Mosby Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John Mosby Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Mosby Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Millwood Pike

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Millwood Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Millwood Avenue

    832 ft · 20 sec · Millwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Millwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Millwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Kent Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · South Kent Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Boscawen Street

    130 m · 18 sec · East Boscawen Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Cameron Street

    742 ft · 25 sec · North Cameron Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cameron Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
23.5 mi · 43%
John Singleton Mosby Highway
8.87 mi · 16%
US 17 North
8.13 mi · 15%
Millwood Pike
5.72 mi · 10%
Sudley Road
3.91 mi · 7%
John Mosby Highway
2.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 66 West

Continue straight

18.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Plains
00h 39m from Manassas
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manassas and Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

The Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Manassas and 27.4 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manassas and Sunny near Winchester.

Stop Ideas Near The Plains

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Plains, 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 The Plains.

RAIL

Manassas station

29 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

42 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Lorton station

51 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manassas and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 47.63 mi (76.65 km).

Manassas

#1 Manassas

The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.

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

#2 Winchester

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population27,700
Coordinates39.1856600, -78.1633300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Manassas (-77.47527, 38.75095)
End: Winchester (-78.16333, 39.18566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.29
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.64 $15.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.78 $9.22 $18.44
Diesel $5.62 $10.85 $21.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Manassas and Winchester. The current time is 08:28:49.

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.