How far is Williamsburg, VA from Manassas, VA?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, VA to Manassas, VA is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.27 mi
02h 22m
Flight
110.49 mi
177.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.49 mi
Kilometers
177.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.27 mi
Kilometers
225.74 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manassas
Wed, Apr 15, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-15T01:05
Arrive Manassas
Wed, Apr 15, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Williamsburg
70.1 mi
01h 11m
To Manassas
70.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jamestown Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Boundary Street

    37 m · 4 sec · South Boundary Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Boundary Street

    897 ft · 33 sec · North Boundary Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Scotland Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Scotland Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Henry Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Henry Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Capitol Landing Road

    3181 ft · 1 min · Capitol Landing Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1127 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.9 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    14 mi · 21 min · Dumfries Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1511 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dumfries Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dumfries Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Grant Avenue

    1651 ft · 42 sec · Grant Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Grant Avenue

    2230 ft · 54 sec · Grant Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
69.3 mi · 49%
Capitol Landing Road
37.8 mi · 27%
Dumfries Road
16.1 mi · 11%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 8%
North Henry Street
1.99 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

45.7 mi · 00h 50m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 11m from Williamsburg
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near Manassas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Williamsburg and 70.2 miles from Manassas.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near Manassas.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Manassas. Straight-line distance: 110.49 mi (177.81 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population15,259
Coordinates37.2707000, -76.7074600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Manassas

#2 Manassas

The county seat of Prince William County, Virginia.

Population40,869
Coordinates38.7509500, -77.4752700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: South Boundary Street (-76.70743, 37.27073)
End: Grant Avenue (-77.475156, 38.750964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.21
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.61 $39.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.92 $43.85
Premium $4.78 $23.65 $47.30
Diesel $5.62 $27.84 $55.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and Manassas. The current time is 01:05:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.