Origin
Manassas, VA
Late night in Manassas on Friday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manassas, VA to Chantilly, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manassas, VA
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Chantilly, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manassas, VA to Chantilly, VA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Centreville Road, Sully Road, Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Centreville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centreville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VA 28 / Center Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.9 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 28 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (VA 28 / Centreville Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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VA 28 / Center Street
Turn left onto VA 28 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
VA 28 / Centreville Road
Merge onto VA 28 / Centreville Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Fairfax, Winchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 50: Fairfax, Winchester
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 50 East: Fairfax
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 50 / Route 50
Merge onto US 50 / Route 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manassas, VA to Chantilly, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Winchester
11.1 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centreville Road | 6 mi | 11m |
| Sully Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Center Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Route 50 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prescott Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grant Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Centreville Road
— 6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas, VA and Chantilly, VA.
1
Start on VA 234 BUS
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grant Avenue
2
Turn left onto VA 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
3
Continue on Prescott Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Prescott Avenue
4
Take the ramp
353 ft
·
9 sec
5
Merge onto VA 28
6.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Centreville Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on VA 28
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Sully Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 50: Fairfax, Winchester
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 50
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Route 50
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
US 50
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chantilly, VA
Late night in Chantilly on Friday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Manassas, VA to Chantilly, VA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centreville Road, Sully Road, Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Manassas, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.9 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 28 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (VA 28 / Centreville Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Manassas, VA to Chantilly, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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