Origin
Vienna, VA
Morning in Vienna on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vienna, VA to Manassas, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vienna, VA
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Manassas, VA
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Trip Overview
Vienna, VA to Manassas, VA is 18.7 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 66, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Virginia, making it a straightforward local excursion. It’s a quick journey ideal for a day trip or a simple relocation. You’ll experience a mixed drive profile, so don't expect a purely highway experience. This route is best suited for those who want to cover a short distance efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 66 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Centreville Road | 6.3 mi | 12m |
| Courthouse Road Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nutley Street Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sully Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Maple Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nutley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 66
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vienna, VA and Manassas, VA.
1
Start on VA 123
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maple Avenue West
2
Turn left onto Courthouse Road Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Courthouse Road Southwest
3
Turn left onto VA 243
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nutley Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Nutley Street
332 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nutley Street
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 66 West
7
Merge onto I 66
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 66
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 53A
Toward VA 28 South: Centreville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
this road
Toward VA 28 South: Centerville
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward VA 28 South: Centreville
11
Merge onto VA 28
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Sully Road
12
Continue on VA 28
6.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Centreville Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on VA 28
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
14
Turn left onto VA 234 BUS
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grant Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
VA 234 BUS
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Nutley Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Nutley Street toward I 66 West: Front Royal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 66 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 66 West
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 66
Merge onto I 66
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward VA 28 South: Centreville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53A
Toward VA 28 South: Centreville
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward VA 28 South: Centreville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward VA 28 South: Centreville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
32m 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 characterized as a mixed route, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 66, Centreville Road, and Courthouse Road Southwest, offering a variety of driving experiences. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.3 miles on I 66, providing a taste of faster highway travel. As you progress, the road will transition, shifting from interstate speeds to more local road conditions. This blend means you should be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic patterns.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on I 66.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1.6 miles in near Nutley Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Nutley Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.4 miles (I 66): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 32m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 8.3 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: at 1.6 miles (Nutley Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.4 miles (I 66): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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