How far is Warrenton, VA from Manassas, VA?
The driving distance from Warrenton, VA to Manassas, VA is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
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Street in the St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warrenton and Manassas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenton and Manassas.
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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
11.6 mi · 17 min · Lee Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 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 Warrenton and Manassas.
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.
Lee Highway
Turn right onto Lee Highway
11.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Clear leaving Warrenton and Sunny near Manassas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warrenton to Manassas?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Haymarket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Warrenton and 10.3 miles from Manassas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Warrenton and Sunny near Manassas.
Stop Ideas Near Haymarket
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haymarket.
Manassas station
Burke Centre
Lorton station
Woodbridge station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warrenton and Manassas. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.07 km).
#1 Warrenton
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,982 |
| Coordinates | 38.7134500, -77.7952700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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