Harrisonburg, VA Road Trips

With 2 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Harrisonburg, VA works well as a launching point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 125 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.

Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

202.9 mi

Marion, VA

Quickest Drive

1h 6m

Franklin, 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.

Marion, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 202.9 mi · 3h 6m Colonial Heights, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 154.8 mi · 2h 27m Leesburg, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 103.9 mi · 1h 42m Bull Run, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 103.3 mi · 1h 39m

Continue From Harrisonburg, VA

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

Harrisonburg, VA to Colonial Heights, VA 150.4 mi · 2h 56m Harrisonburg, VA to Gainesville, VA 99 mi · 1h 52m

Trips from Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg, VA to Colonial Heights, VA

150.4 mi 2h 56m

Harrisonburg, VA to Gainesville, VA

99 mi 1h 52m

Driving from Harrisonburg, VA

On average, trips departing from Harrisonburg, VA run 125 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 24m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 150 miles (2h 56m), while the shortest is just 99 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Harrisonburg, VA are Colonial Heights, VA (150.4 mi, 2h 56m) and Gainesville, VA (99 mi, 1h 52m). 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 125-mile trip from Harrisonburg, VA, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Harrisonburg, VA and 6 routes heading into Harrisonburg, VA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 99 to 150 miles.

The longest mapped route from Harrisonburg, VA covers 150 miles and takes approximately 2h 56m. Shorter options start at just 99 miles.

The average route from Harrisonburg, VA runs about 125 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 125-mile trip from Harrisonburg, VA costs roughly $19 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 Colonial Heights, VA and Gainesville, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.