Harrisonburg, VA Road Trips

Harrisonburg, VA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 148 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.

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

246.5 mi

Bristol, VA

Quickest Drive

1h 19m

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 202.8 mi · 3h 47m Colonial Heights, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 150.3 mi · 2h 56m Richmond, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 128.3 mi · 2h Dale City, VA to Harrisonburg, VA 120.1 mi · 2h 6m

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 Colonial Heights, VA 150.4 mi · 2h 56m Harrisonburg, VA to Blacksburg, VA 139.2 mi · 2h 44m Harrisonburg, VA to Richmond, VA 128.4 mi · 2h

Trips from Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg, VA to Bristol, VA

246.5 mi 4h 34m

Harrisonburg, VA to Colonial Heights, VA

150.4 mi 2h 56m

Harrisonburg, VA to Blacksburg, VA

139.2 mi 2h 44m

Harrisonburg, VA to Richmond, VA

128.4 mi 2h

Harrisonburg, VA to Annandale, VA

124.4 mi 2h 23m

Harrisonburg, VA to Gainesville, VA

99 mi 1h 52m

Driving from Harrisonburg, VA

On average, trips departing from Harrisonburg, VA run 148 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 45m. 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 99 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Harrisonburg, VA are Bristol, VA (246.5 mi, 4h 34m), Colonial Heights, VA (150.4 mi, 2h 56m), Blacksburg, VA (139.2 mi, 2h 44m), Richmond, VA (128.4 mi, 2h), and Annandale, VA (124.4 mi, 2h 23m). 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 148-mile trip from Harrisonburg, VA, budget about $23 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 6 mapped routes leaving Harrisonburg, VA and 8 routes heading into Harrisonburg, VA, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 99 to 247 miles.

The longest mapped route from Harrisonburg, VA covers 247 miles and takes approximately 4h 34m. Shorter options start at just 99 miles.

The average route from Harrisonburg, VA runs about 148 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 148-mile trip from Harrisonburg, VA costs roughly $23 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, Colonial Heights, VA, Blacksburg, VA and Richmond, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.