Origin
Sugarland Run, VA
Late night in Sugarland Run on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sugarland Run, VA to Harrisonburg, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
125.5 mi
202 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugarland Run, VA
Will S.
Harrisonburg, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Sugarland Run, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m via I 66 and I 81, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a predominantly highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.7 miles from Sugarland Run, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 52.5 mi | 56m |
| I 66 | 52.4 mi | 57m |
| Sully Road | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| East Market Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Palisade Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Leesburg Pike | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sugarland Run Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Cottage Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 52.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugarland Run, VA and Harrisonburg, VA.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto SR 1724
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cottage Road
4
Turn right onto SR 1701
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sugarland Run Drive
5
Turn left onto SR 1701
471 ft
·
20 sec
·
Sugarland Run Drive
6
Turn left onto SR 637
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Potomac View Road
7
Turn right onto SR 1795
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Palisade Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto VA 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Leesburg Pike
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto VA 28
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Sully Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
13
Merge onto I 66
52 mi
·
57 min
·
I 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 81 South: Roanoke
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto I 81
53 mi
·
56 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Roanoke
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 33 West: Harrisonburg
17
Turn straight onto US 33
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Market Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; US 33
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 11; US 33
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under 2.5 hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning will ensure you arrive in Harrisonburg with ample daylight. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 52.5-mile stretch on I 81, to avoid any unexpected delays. The $20 fuel budget suggests this is an economical trip, so focus on enjoying the straightforward drive.
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 62.7 miles from Sugarland Run, VA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 28 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.7 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisonburg, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sugarland Run, 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 Sugarland Run, VA
This is one driving day of about 125.5 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Sugarland Run, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.7 miles from Sugarland Run, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 70.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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SR 1795 / Palisade Parkway
Turn right onto SR 1795 / Palisade Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
VA 28 / Sully Road
Merge onto VA 28 / Sully Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 66 West: Front Royal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
8
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Roanoke
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 81 South: Roanoke
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.63 one way
$39.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.18 | $6.02 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.57 | $8.03 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Harrisonburg, VA
Late night in Harrisonburg on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Petersburg, VA
63 mi in
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
19 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 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 69.2
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 4.3
View on nps.gov
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...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
$30
near mile 108.2
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
$20
near mile 4.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of the drive taking place on interstates. You'll experience a 52.5-mile stretch on I 81, offering a consistent pace. The journey begins on roads like Sully Road before merging onto the faster-paced I 66 and then I 81. Expect a profile that is largely about covering distance efficiently, with limited opportunities for spontaneous detours off the main thoroughfares.
85% 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: 52.5 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 66. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near SR 1795 / Palisade Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 125.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR 1795 / Palisade Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (VA 28 / Sully Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 125.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 81. 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 Harrisonburg, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR 1795 / Palisade Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (VA 28 / Sully Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Shenandoah National Park (4 total within detour distance). 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 Harrisonburg, 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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