Origin
Manassas, VA
Late night in Manassas on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manassas, VA to Fairfax, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Fairfax, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Manassas and Fairfax, this 14.7-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Northern Virginia. Expect to spend about 27 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical route that requires zero stops along the way. You will remain entirely within the Southeast region throughout the drive, navigating local streets rather than major interstates. It is an ideal option for travelers who prefer local roads over high-speed highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centreville Road | 6 mi | 11m |
| I 66 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fairfax Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sully Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Route 50 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Prescott Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Centreville Road
— 6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manassas, VA and Fairfax, 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
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 66
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 57A
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax, National Firearms Museum
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 57A
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax, National Firearms Museum
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto US 50
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Route 50
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 50
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfax Boulevard
13
Continue on VA 236
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
VA 236
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VA 28 / Center Street
Turn left onto VA 28 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
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
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Fairfax, National Firearms Museum
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 57A
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax, National Firearms M...
9
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 50 East: Fairfax, National Firearms Museum
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57A
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax, National Firearms M...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Fairfax, VA
Late night in Fairfax on Sunday
Local time
2:02 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
27m 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 drive is defined by its turn-heavy local profile, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the area. You will travel primarily along Center Street, Prescott Avenue, and Centreville Road, avoiding highways entirely. Because the highway share is 0%, you can expect a steady, consistent pace rather than the stop-and-go nature of heavy interstate merging. The road layout is technical and local, offering a change of pace from the typical high-speed transit routes found elsewhere in the state. Stay alert for frequent turns, as the lack of long, uninterrupted stretches keeps the driving experience engaging.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Centreville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VA 28 / Center Street.
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 8 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 28 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
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.
On the drive from Manassas, VA to Fairfax, VA, road signs begin pointing toward National Firearms Museum along the way.
National Firearms Museum
11.1 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting 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 27m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Centreville Road. 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 Fairfax, 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 (VA 28 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Fairfax, 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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