How far is Staunton, VA from Manassas, VA?

The driving distance from Staunton, VA to Manassas, VA is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
132.4 mi
02h 09m
Flight
95.91 mi
154.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.91 mi
Kilometers
154.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.4 mi
Kilometers
213.08 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manassas
Fri, Apr 17, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Staunton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staunton
2026-04-17T03:54
Arrive Manassas
Fri, Apr 17, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Staunton
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
Woodstock
VA

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

From Staunton
65.9 mi
01h 04m
To Manassas
66.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Augusta Street

    557 ft · 19 sec · North Augusta Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Johnson Street

    94 m · 13 sec · East Johnson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Greenville Avenue

    991 ft · 21 sec · Greenville Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Commerce Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Commerce Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Woodrow Wilson Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas

    754 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas Museum, Splashdown Waterpark, ECPI

    719 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sudley Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Sudley Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Grant Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grant Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodrow Wilson Parkway
76.1 mi · 57%
I 66 East
47.1 mi · 36%
Sudley Road
3.58 mi · 3%
Commerce Road
3.15 mi · 2%
Grant Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Greenville Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Woodrow Wilson Parkway

Merge slight left

74.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstock
01h 04m from Staunton
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Staunton and Chance Rain Showers near Manassas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Staunton and 66.5 miles from Manassas.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $37.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Staunton and Chance Rain Showers near Manassas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staunton and Manassas. Straight-line distance: 95.91 mi (154.36 km).

Staunton

#1 Staunton

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population25,190
Coordinates38.1499100, -79.0732000
Altitude432
CountryUnited States
Manassas

#2 Manassas

The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.

Population40,869
Coordinates38.7509500, -77.4752700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.073208, 38.149965)
End: Grant Avenue (-77.475156, 38.750964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.69 L · about $18.50
Round trip
$37.00
9.34 gal · 35.38 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.50 $37.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.68 $41.37
Premium $4.78 $22.31 $44.63
Diesel $5.62 $26.26 $52.53

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Staunton and Manassas. The current time is 03:54:54.

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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.