Origin
Waynesboro, VA
Evening in Waynesboro on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waynesboro, VA to Manassas, VA
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
107 mi
172 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manassas, VA
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Waynesboro to Manassas covers 107 miles, a journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 33 minutes. You will primarily navigate via Seminole Trail, I-64, and James Madison Highway. Because the total duration is manageable, this route works perfectly as a straightforward day trip. Budget roughly $17 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Southeast Virginia locations. Since you are staying within the same region, the transition between the two cities feels familiar while offering a change of pace from the mountain surroundings of Waynesboro to the more suburban feel of Manassas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Waynesboro, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 21% of this 107-mile trek is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating secondary roads. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 33.9-mile stretch on Seminole Trail. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route offers a mix of road types that keeps the drive engaging as you transition away from the highway portions. Be prepared for constant steering adjustments rather than long, straight cruises.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seminole Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 33.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 340 / West Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 340 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 340 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 340 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
3.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4 mi into trip
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~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-64 East: Charlottesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-64 East: Charlottesville
5
22.8 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit toward US 29 North: Charlottesville, Culpeper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 29 North: Charlottesville, Culpeper
4
107 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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VA 234 BUS / Grant Avenue
Turn left onto VA 234 BUS / Grant Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Waynesboro, VA to Manassas, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Culpeper along the way.
Culpeper
22.8 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole Trail | 33.9 mi | 48m |
| I 64 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| James Madison Highway | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Catlett Road | 13.9 mi | 23m |
| Nokesville Road | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| James Monroe Highway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| US 29 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Seminole Trail
— 33.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro, VA and Manassas, VA.
1
Start on South Wayne Avenue
42 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Wayne Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 340
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on US 250
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Three Notched Mountain Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I-64 East: Charlottesville
6
Merge onto I 64
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 64
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 29 North: Charlottesville, Culpeper
8
Continue on US 29
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 29
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
10
Turn slight right onto US 29 BUS
144 ft
·
10 sec
·
Emmet Street North
11
Continue on US 29 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmet Street North
12
Continue on US 29
34 mi
·
48 min
·
Seminole Trail
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 29
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
James Monroe Highway
14
Continue on US 15; US 29
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James Madison Highway
Use the none lane.
15
Turn slight right onto VA 28
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Catlett Road
16
Continue on VA 28
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Nokesville Road
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on VA 28
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto VA 234 BUS
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grant Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
VA 234 BUS
Trip Plan
Plan for a single stop along the way to break up the 2-hour and 33-minute duration. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $17 estimate assumes steady driving conditions, which can fluctuate on local, turn-heavy roads. Prioritize checking your route before departing, specifically focusing on the transitions between the James Madison Highway and Seminole Trail to ensure you stay on track during the more technical sections of the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.5 miles from Waynesboro, VA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manassas, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Waynesboro, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Waynesboro, VA
This is one driving day of about 107 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waynesboro, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Seminole Trail for about 33.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from Waynesboro, VA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Waynesboro, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manassas, VA
The final approach into Manassas, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Manassas, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.12 one way
$34.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.66 | $37.32 |
| premium | $4.78 | $20.13 | $40.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.98 | $6.85 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 33m 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 Waynesboro, VA to Manassas, VA covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seminole Trail, I 64, James Madison Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 miles from Waynesboro, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.12 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 340 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Waynesboro, VA to Manassas, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Culpeper along the way.
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