How far is Salem, VA from Manassas, VA?
The driving distance from Salem, VA to Manassas, VA is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Manassas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Manassas.
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Start on the route
13 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
597 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
22.7 mi · 32 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on South Royal Avenue
1468 ft · 55 sec · South Royal Avenue
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Turn right onto South Street
2815 ft · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on John Marshall Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road
83 m · 5 sec · Apple Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1745 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas
754 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas Museum, Splashdown Waterpark, ECPI
719 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sudley Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Sudley Road
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Turn slight right onto Grant Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Manassas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Apple Mountain Road
Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Salem and Rain Showers near Manassas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Manassas?
The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Salem and 36.8 miles from Manassas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Salem and Rain Showers near Manassas.
Stop Ideas Near Petersburg
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 Petersburg.
Culpeper station
Manassas station
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Manassas. Straight-line distance: 58.3 mi (93.83 km).
#1 Salem
City in Page County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 25,340 |
| Coordinates | 38.6442900, -78.5477900 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manassas
The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.
| Population | 40,869 |
| Coordinates | 38.7509500, -77.4752700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Avenue (-77.475156, 38.750964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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