Manassas, VA Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Manassas, VA is a local road trip base with 16 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 15-mile quick runs to 345-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Manassas, VA spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

345.2 mi

Colonial Heights, VA

Quickest Drive

27m

Fairfax, VA

Plan Around Manassas, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Manassas, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

East Hampton, VA to Manassas, VA 166 mi · 3h 16m Williamsburg, VA to Manassas, VA 140.2 mi · 2h 46m Colonial Heights, VA to Manassas, VA 115.6 mi · 2h 23m Waynesboro, VA to Manassas, VA 107 mi · 2h 33m

Continue From Manassas, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Manassas, VA to Colonial Heights, VA 345.2 mi · 6h 22m Manassas, VA to Roanoke, VA 215.5 mi · 3h 18m Manassas, VA to Chesapeake, VA 184.6 mi · 3h 43m Manassas, VA to East Hampton, VA 166 mi · 3h 17m

Trips from Manassas, VA

Manassas, VA to Colonial Heights, VA

345.2 mi 6h 22m

Manassas, VA to Roanoke, VA

215.5 mi 3h 18m

Manassas, VA to Chesapeake, VA

184.6 mi 3h 43m

Manassas, VA to East Hampton, VA

166 mi 3h 17m

Manassas, VA to Williamsburg, VA

139.9 mi 2h 46m

Manassas, VA to Front Royal, VA

44.6 mi 58m

Manassas, VA to Culpeper, VA

36.6 mi 1h

Manassas, VA to Fairfax, VA

14.7 mi 27m

Driving from Manassas, VA

Expect an average of 143 miles and about 2h 44m behind the wheel when leaving Manassas, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 345 miles (6h 22m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Manassas, VA most often head toward Colonial Heights, VA (345.2 mi, 6h 22m), Roanoke, VA (215.5 mi, 3h 18m), Chesapeake, VA (184.6 mi, 3h 43m), East Hampton, VA (166 mi, 3h 17m), and Williamsburg, VA (139.9 mi, 2h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 143-mile trip from Manassas, VA, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Manassas, VA and 8 routes heading into Manassas, VA, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 345 miles.

The longest mapped route from Manassas, VA covers 345 miles and takes approximately 6h 22m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.

The average route from Manassas, VA runs about 143 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 143-mile trip from Manassas, VA costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Manassas, VA include Colonial Heights, VA, Roanoke, VA, Chesapeake, VA and East Hampton, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.