Origin
Front Royal, VA
Late night in Front Royal on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Front Royal, VA to Manassas, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Front Royal, VA
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Manassas, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit from Front Royal to Manassas, expect a straightforward 44.8-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough that you won't need to consider an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast Virginia locations. Because this route avoids highways entirely, your travel time will depend heavily on local traffic conditions. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that connects two distinct parts of the region without the need for extensive planning or multiple rest stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 66 | 33.5 mi | 36m |
| John Marshall Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Sudley Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Commerce Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| VA 234 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Stonewall Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 66
— 33.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Front Royal, VA and Manassas, VA.
1
Start on this road
231 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Lee Street
344 ft
·
20 sec
·
Lee Street
3
Turn left onto West Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jackson Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto East Stonewall Drive
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Stonewall Drive
5
Turn right onto US 522
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Commerce Avenue
6
Turn left onto VA 55
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
John Marshall Highway
7
Turn left onto VA 79
273 ft
·
4 sec
·
Apple Mountain Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
9
Merge onto I 66
30 mi
·
31 min
·
I 66
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 66
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 66
Use the straight lane.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Turn straight onto VA 234 BUS
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Sudley Road
14
Turn slight right onto VA 234 BUS
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Grant Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
VA 234 BUS
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Front Royal, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lee Street
Turn left onto Lee Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Jackson Street
Turn left onto West Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
6
35.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
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I 66
Keep slight right at fork onto I 66
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
39.6 mi into trip
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~48m 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
39.7 mi into trip
|
~48m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Late night in Manassas on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
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
8 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Lee Street, West Jackson Street, and East Stonewall Drive, which keeps you off the major expressways for the duration of the trip. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a more technical experience that requires your full attention compared to a monotonous highway stretch. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable, you will find the road character remains consistent throughout the 51-minute transit. It is an ideal path for drivers who prefer local roads over the repetitive nature of large interstates.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.5 mi on I 66.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 66 and John Marshall Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lee Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 44.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (I 66): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Front Royal, VA and Manassas, VA, road signs point toward Manassas Museum, Splashdown Waterpark and Ecpi.
Manassas Museum
39.7 mi in
|
~48m
Splashdown Waterpark
39.7 mi in
|
~48m
Ecpi
39.7 mi in
|
~48m
About the Cities
Arriving in Manassas, VA
Full guide →Manassas is a small city in northern Virginia with a strong Civil War presence. The First and Second Battles of Bull Run were fought nearby.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on I 66. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Manassas, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (I 66): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manassas, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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