Origin
Hopewell, VA
Morning in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, 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
30m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopewell, VA
Eric Joseph
Manassas, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Hopewell to Manassas, you can expect a straightforward trip covering 17.8 miles. With a travel time of approximately 30 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate a mix of road types, including I-66, Sudley Road, and Antioch Road, as you transition across the Southeast region of Virginia. Budgeting around $3 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical trip for your commute or weekend plans. Since the duration is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about long-distance fatigue. It is a highly practical route that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 66 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Sudley Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Antioch Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Hopewell Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| John Marshall Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Waterfall Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| VA 234 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 66
— 6.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, VA and Manassas, VA.
1
Start on SR 700
62 ft
·
8 sec
·
Creels Lane
2
Turn left onto SR 601
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hopewell Road
3
Continue on SR 601
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterfall Road
4
Turn right onto Antioch Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Antioch Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto VA 55
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
John Marshall Highway
6
Turn left onto US 15
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
James Madison Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 66 East: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 66
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 66
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 66
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 66
Use the straight lane.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Turn straight onto VA 234 BUS
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Sudley Road
13
Turn slight right onto VA 234 BUS
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Grant Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
VA 234 BUS
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
VA 55 / John Marshall Highway
At end of road, turn left onto VA 55 / John Marshall Highway
Navigation decision point
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 66 East: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 66 East: Washington
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Manassas on Sunday
Local time
6:46 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
1 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
30m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway speeds with local road navigation. You will spend about 37% of your travel time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring on I-66 for 6.4 miles. The character of the road shifts noticeably as you move from the interstate portions onto Sudley Road and Antioch Road. Expect a transition from fast-paced, multi-lane driving to the more measured pace of local thoroughfares. Staying alert is key as the road environment changes, ensuring you remain comfortable behind the wheel regardless of the pavement type.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on I 66.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near VA 55 / John Marshall Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (VA 55 / John Marshall Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 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 Hopewell, VA and Manassas, VA, road signs point toward Manassas Museum, Splashdown Waterpark and Ecpi.
Manassas Museum
13.2 mi in
|
~20m
Splashdown Waterpark
13.2 mi in
|
~20m
Ecpi
13.2 mi in
|
~20m
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 30m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on I 66. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 5.4 miles (VA 55 / John Marshall Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 66): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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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