Origin
Bridgewater, VA
Afternoon in Bridgewater on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgewater, VA to Harrisonburg, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgewater, VA
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Harrisonburg, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgewater, VA to Harrisonburg, VA covers 7.8 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Wayland Highway, South High Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on John Wayland Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 7.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Wayland Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VA 42 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 42 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 33 / West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 33 / Court Square): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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VA 42 / North Main Street
Turn right onto VA 42 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 33 / West Market Street
Turn right onto US 33 / West Market Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 33 / Court Square
At end of road, turn right onto US 33 / Court Square
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 11; US 33 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 11; US 33 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Wayland Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South High Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Court Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Wayland Highway
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, VA and Harrisonburg, VA.
1
Start on East College Street
18 ft
·
5 sec
·
East College Street
2
Turn right onto VA 42
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on VA 42; VA 257
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
John Wayland Highway
4
Continue on VA 42
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South High Street
5
Turn right onto US 33
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Market Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 33
389 ft
·
17 sec
·
Court Square
7
Turn left onto US 11; US 33
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 11; US 33
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Harrisonburg, VA
Afternoon in Harrisonburg on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bridgewater, VA to Harrisonburg, VA covers 7.8 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Wayland Highway, South High Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from Bridgewater, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 42 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 33 / West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 33 / Court Square): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Bridgewater, VA to Harrisonburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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