Harrisonburg, VA to Tuckahoe, VA is 123.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m via I 81 and I 64, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward drive. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.9 miles from Harrisonburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
93.5 mi
1h 42m
I 81
23.8 mi
26m
North Parham Road
2.1 mi
3m
South High Street
0.9 mi
2m
Patterson Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Port Republic Road
0.5 mi
1m
Maryland Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Sawmill Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 42m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 136 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,003 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,451
Quietest
2 AM
~94 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg, VA and Tuckahoe, VA.
1
Start on US 11; US 33
114 ft·9 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 33
260 ft·7 sec·Court Square
3
Continue on US 33
169 ft·5 sec·Court Square
4
Turn right onto US 33
0.2 mi·18 sec·West Market Street
5
Turn left onto VA 42
0.9 mi·2 min·South High Street
6
Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Maryland Avenue
7
Continue on VA 253
0.5 mi·1 min·Port Republic Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
9
Merge onto I 81
24 mi·26 min·I 81
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·53 sec
Toward I 64 East: Richmond
11
Merge onto I 64
93 mi·1 hr 42 min·I 64
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 181Toward Parham RoadUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
149 ft·4 sec
Toward Parham Road SouthUse the left / right lanes.
14
Merge onto SR 7518
2.1 mi·3 min·North Parham Road
15
Turn left onto VA 6
0.7 mi·1 min·Patterson Avenue
16
Turn right onto Dinwiddie Avenue
0.2 mi·43 sec·Dinwiddie Avenue
17
Turn left onto University Boulevard
0.1 mi·34 sec·University Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Sawmill Road
0.2 mi·40 sec·Sawmill Road
19
Arrive at destination
Sawmill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 22m estimated drive time, you can comfortably depart Harrisonburg any time in the morning and arrive in Tuckahoe by midday. There are no recommended stops, so feel free to take breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel tired. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 93.5-mile segment on I 64, as services can be spaced out on longer highway stretches. The estimated fuel cost of $19 should help you budget for this trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.9 miles from Harrisonburg, VA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tuckahoe, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harrisonburg, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harrisonburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 123.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Harrisonburg, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 123.5 — 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|US 33 / Court Square
Turn left onto US 33 / Court Square
Navigation decision point
5
26.6 mi into trip|~32m in|I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
120.1 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward Parham Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 181
Toward Parham Road
8
120.4 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Parham Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Parham Road South
5
123.5 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|Sawmill Road
Turn right onto Sawmill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.33 one way
$38.67 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.35
$21.18
$42.35
premium
$4.72
$22.99
$45.97
diesel
$6.28
$30.56
$61.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
Efficient EV
30.9
0
$10.82
$4.95
EV Truck/SUV
49.5
0
$17.32
$7.92
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Harrisonburg, VA
Morning
in Harrisonburg on Friday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
N 2 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Tuckahoe, VA
Morning
in Tuckahoe on Friday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
N 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 123.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely on interstates, with 95% of the route being highway. You'll encounter a continuous 93.5-mile stretch on I 64. The transition to surface roads, specifically North Parham Road, happens near the end of your drive. With such a high highway percentage, expect frequent exits and potentially faster cruising speeds for most of the trip.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 81. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 33 / Court Square.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 123.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 33 / Court Square): Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Harrisonburg is a city of 52,000 people (2020) in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. The city is a major financial and retail center for eight counties in Virginia, and even draws people from parts of neighboring West Virginia. There is a traditionally strong agricultural base, but there has been tremendous growth in retail and industry sectors.
Top landmarks
•Rockingham County Courthouse — courthouse in Virginia, United States
•Newtown Cemetery — cemetery in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 123.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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 Tuckahoe, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 33 / Court Square): Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Shenandoah National Park and Petersburg National Battlefield. 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 Tuckahoe, VA before heading back.
