How far is Warrenton, VA from Catlett, VA?
The driving distance from Warrenton, VA to Catlett, VA is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warrenton and Catlett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenton and Catlett.
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Start on Culpeper Street
23 m · 7 sec · Culpeper Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
43 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
2281 ft · 46 sec · Alexandria Pike
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Continue on Blackwell Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Blackwell Road
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Turn right onto Lee Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Dumfries Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Dumfries Road
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Turn right onto Greenwich Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Greenwich Road
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Continue on Old Dumfries Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Dumfries Road
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Continue on Elk Run Road
615 ft · 22 sec · Elk Run Road
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Turn right onto Old Catlett Road
28 m · 4 sec · Old Catlett Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Catlett Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Warrenton and Catlett.
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.
Dumfries Road
Turn right onto Dumfries Road
6.11 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Warrenton and Sunny near Catlett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warrenton to Catlett?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Nokesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Warrenton and 6.5 miles from Catlett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warrenton and Sunny near Catlett.
Stop Ideas Near Nokesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
Manassas Park City Hall
Manassas Commissioner-Revenue
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nokesville.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Woodbridge station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warrenton and Catlett. Straight-line distance: 9.31 mi (14.98 km).
#1 Warrenton
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,982 |
| Coordinates | 38.7134500, -77.7952700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catlett
Catlett is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6537300, -77.6405500 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catlett (-77.64055, 38.65373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $3.92 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
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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