Origin
Manassas, VA
Morning in Manassas on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manassas, VA to Falls Church, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Falls Church, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manassas, VA to Falls Church, VA covers 23.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 66, Centreville Road, Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on I 66. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 23.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 66 and Centreville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 15 miles on I 66.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 66 is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 66 and Centreville Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near VA 28 / Centreville Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.9 miles (VA 28 / Centreville Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (I 66): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 66 East: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 66 East: Washington
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 66
Merge onto I 66
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 29, VA 237: Langston Boulevard, Washington Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69
Toward US 29, VA 237: Langston Boulevard, Washi...
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 29; VA 237 / Langston Boulevard
Turn right onto US 29; VA 237 / Langston Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 66 | 15 mi | 18m |
| Centreville Road | 6 mi | 11m |
| Center Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sully Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Prescott Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Langston Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grant Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 66
— 15 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas, VA and Falls Church, 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
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sully Road
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 66 East: Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 66
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 66
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 69
Toward US 29, VA 237: Langston Boulevard, Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 29; VA 237
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Langston Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 29; VA 237
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 29; VA 237
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Falls Church, VA
Morning in Falls Church on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
34 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
36m 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 Falls Church, VA covers 23.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 66, Centreville Road, Center Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 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 $3.71 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 23.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.9 miles (VA 28 / Centreville Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (I 66): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Manassas, VA to Falls Church, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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