How far is Vienna, VA from Manassas, VA?

The driving distance from Vienna, VA to Manassas, VA is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.35 mi
24.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.35 mi
Kilometers
24.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18 mi
Kilometers
28.97 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manassas
Thu, Oct 15, 2:03 PM EDT
Return by in Vienna
Thu, Oct 15, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-10-15T13:32
Arrive Manassas
Thu, Oct 15, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Centreville
VA

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Vienna
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Manassas
8.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Avenue West

    822 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Courthouse Road Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · Courthouse Road Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nutley Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Nutley Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Nutley Street

    101 m · 8 sec · Nutley Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 66 West: Front Royal

    2939 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West

    847 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Centreville

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on VA 28 South: Centerville

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    2702 ft · 51 sec · Sully Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Centreville Road

    6.3 mi · 13 min · Centreville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1680 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grant Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · Grant Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
9.05 mi · 50%
Centreville Road
6.35 mi · 35%
VA 28 South
0.76 mi · 4%
Courthouse Road Southwest
0.73 mi · 4%
Nutley Street Southwest
0.71 mi · 4%
Sully Road
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 66 West

Merge slight left

8.33 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
00h 15m from Vienna
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Vienna and Rain Showers Likely near Manassas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Vienna and 8.7 miles from Manassas.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Vienna and Rain Showers Likely near Manassas.

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Centreville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Fairfax , VA
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Rating 4.3/5 15 reviews Tourist attraction,City government office,City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Manassas station

11 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Burke Centre

12 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Lorton station

23 mi away
8006 Lorton Road
RAIL

Woodbridge station

26 mi away
1040 Express Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Manassas. Straight-line distance: 15.35 mi (24.7 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

Town in Fairfax County, Virginia

Population16,518
Coordinates38.9012200, -77.2652600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Manassas

#2 Manassas

The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.

Population40,869
Coordinates38.7509500, -77.4752700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Avenue West (-77.265457, 38.901375)
End: Grant Avenue (-77.475156, 38.750964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.63 $2.92 $5.84
Premium $5.01 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $6.21 $3.91 $7.83

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vienna and Manassas. The current time is 13:32:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.