Origin
Petersburg, VA
Evening in Petersburg on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Petersburg, VA to Manassas, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Petersburg, VA
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Manassas, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Petersburg, VA to Manassas, VA covers 36 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 66, Sudley Road, John Marshall Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on I 66. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 36 miles, with most of the trip on I 66 and Sudley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 28 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 10 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 28 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 66 and Sudley Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near SR 688 / Leeds Manor 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 36 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 3 miles (SR 688 / Leeds Manor Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (I 66): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 688 / Leeds Manor Road
Turn left onto SR 688 / Leeds Manor Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward Washington
Navigation decision point
Toward Washington
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 66
Keep slight right at fork onto I 66
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
VA 234
Take the exit onto VA 234 toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas
9
31.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas Museum, Splashdown Waterpark, ECPI
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas Muse...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Petersburg, VA and Manassas, VA, road signs point toward Washington, Manassas Museum, Splashdown Waterpark and Ecpi.
Washington
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Manassas Museum
31.5 mi in
|
~36m
Splashdown Waterpark
31.5 mi in
|
~36m
Ecpi
31.5 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 66 | 28 mi | 30m |
| Sudley Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| John Marshall Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| VA 234 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Leeds Manor Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 66
— 28 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg, VA and Manassas, VA.
1
Start on VA 55
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
John Marshall Highway
2
Turn left onto SR 688
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
Leeds Manor Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Washington
4
Merge onto I 66
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 66
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 66
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 66
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto VA 234
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
VA 234
Exit 47
Toward VA 234 North, VA 234 Business: Manassas
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward VA 234 Business: Manassas, Manassas Museum, Splashdown Waterpark, ECPI
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto VA 234 BUS
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Sudley Road
9
Turn slight right onto VA 234 BUS
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Grant Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
VA 234 BUS
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Petersburg, VA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Petersburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manassas, VA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Manassas, VA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Manassas, VA
Evening in Manassas on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1 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
46m 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 Petersburg, VA to Manassas, VA covers 36 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 66, Sudley Road, John Marshall Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Petersburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.63 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 36 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 3 miles (SR 688 / Leeds Manor Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (I 66): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Petersburg, VA and Manassas, VA, road signs point toward Washington, Manassas Museum, Splashdown Waterpark and Ecpi.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park and 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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