Drive or Fly: Harrisonburg, VA to Sugarland Run, VA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SHD–IAD. At 123 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 28m
Distance
123.9 mi
Total Cost
$62
CO2
50 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 42m
11m in the air
Air Distance
90 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
23 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SHD and IAD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 28m | 2h 42m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $62 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 50 kg CO2 | 23 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 81, I 66, VA 28
via I 81, VA 7
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Harrisonburg, VA to Sugarland Run, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.