Harrisonburg, VA Road Trips

Harrisonburg, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 135 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Harrisonburg, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

independent city in Virginia, United States

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Trip Routes

36

Longest Drive

246.5 mi

Bristol, VA

Quickest Drive

36m

Salem, VA

Plan Around Harrisonburg, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Harrisonburg, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bristol, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 246 mi · 4h 33m Abingdon, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 231.6 mi · 4h 18m Norfolk, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 222.1 mi · 4h 19m Marion, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 202.8 mi · 3h 47m

Continue From Harrisonburg, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Harrisonburg, VA to Bristol, VA 246.5 mi · 4h 34m Harrisonburg, VA to Blacksburg, VA 139.2 mi · 2h 44m Harrisonburg, VA to Huntington, VA 133.5 mi · 2h 34m Harrisonburg, VA to Richmond, VA 128.7 mi · 2h 28m

Trips from Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg, VA to Bristol, VA

246.5 mi 4h 34m

Harrisonburg, VA to Blacksburg, VA

139.2 mi 2h 44m

Harrisonburg, VA to Huntington, VA

133.5 mi 2h 34m

Harrisonburg, VA to Richmond, VA

128.7 mi 2h 28m

Harrisonburg, VA to Arlington, VA

126.8 mi 2h 26m

Harrisonburg, VA to McLean, VA

124.8 mi 2h 24m

Harrisonburg, VA to Annandale, VA

124.4 mi 2h 23m

Harrisonburg, VA to Kings Park West, VA

117.7 mi 2h 18m

Harrisonburg, VA to Fairfax Station, VA

116.5 mi 2h 14m

Harrisonburg, VA to Lynchburg, VA

96.6 mi 2h 3m

Driving from Harrisonburg, VA

On average, trips departing from Harrisonburg, VA run 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 37m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 247 miles (4h 34m), while the shortest is just 97 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Harrisonburg, VA are Bristol, VA (246.5 mi, 4h 34m), Blacksburg, VA (139.2 mi, 2h 44m), Huntington, VA (133.5 mi, 2h 34m), Richmond, VA (128.7 mi, 2h 28m), and Arlington, VA (126.8 mi, 2h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 135-mile trip from Harrisonburg, VA, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Harrisonburg, VA and 26 routes heading into Harrisonburg, VA, covering 36 total connections. Distances range from 97 to 247 miles.

The longest mapped route from Harrisonburg, VA covers 247 miles and takes approximately 4h 34m. Shorter options start at just 97 miles.

The average route from Harrisonburg, VA runs about 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 135-mile trip from Harrisonburg, VA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Harrisonburg, VA include Bristol, VA, Blacksburg, VA, Huntington, VA and Richmond, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.