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Trip from Broadlands, VA to Harrisonburg, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

116 mi

187 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 9m ★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Broadlands, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Harrisonburg, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Broadlands, VA to Harrisonburg, VA covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, I 66, James Madison Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58 miles from Broadlands, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 116 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 116 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and I 66. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 81.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 66. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 2119 / Truro Parish Drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 2119 / Truro Parish Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 50 / Little River Turnpike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.3 miles (I 66): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 2119 / Truro Parish Drive

Turn right onto SR 2119 / Truro Parish Drive

Navigation decision point

5
10 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 50 / Little River Turnpike

Enter roundabout onto US 50 / Little River Turnpike

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
21.3 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 66

Merge onto I 66

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
5
116 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | US 11; US 33 / North Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; US 33 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 52.5 mi 56m
I 66 39.8 mi 42m
James Madison Highway 7.9 mi 11m
Northstar Boulevard 4.1 mi 7m
Little River Turnpike 3.7 mi 5m
James Monroe Highway 2.3 mi 3m
Belmont Ridge Road 1.6 mi 2m
East Market Street 1.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 52.5 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadlands, VA and Harrisonburg, VA.

1

Start on Chickacoan Trail Drive

117 ft · 6 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive
2

Turn right onto SR 2119

1.0 mi · 1 min · Truro Parish Drive
3

Turn left onto SR 659

1.6 mi · 2 min · Belmont Ridge Road
4

Continue on SR 3171

4.1 mi · 7 min · Northstar Boulevard
5

Turn right onto US 50

1.5 mi · 2 min · Little River Turnpike
6

Continue on Little River Turnpike

101 ft · 2 sec · Little River Turnpike
7

Keep slight right at fork onto Little River Turnpike

1.8 mi · 2 min · Little River Turnpike
8

Enter roundabout onto US 50

136 ft · 4 sec · Little River Turnpike
9

Continue on US 50

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Little River Turnpike
10

Enter roundabout onto SR 884

188 ft · 6 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
11

Continue on SR 884

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
12

Enter roundabout onto US 15

203 ft · 3 sec · James Monroe Highway
13

Continue on US 15

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
14

Continue on US 15

7.9 mi · 11 min · James Madison Highway
Use the left lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
16

Merge onto I 66

40 mi · 42 min · I 66
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 1A Toward I 81 South: Roanoke Use the straight lane.
18

Merge onto I 81

53 mi · 56 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Roanoke
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 33 West: Harrisonburg
20

Turn straight onto US 33

1.5 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
21

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; US 33

49 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

US 11; US 33

Trip Plan

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 58 miles from Broadlands, VA, or about 1h 13m 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 26 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58 miles or 1h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 53m

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 Broadlands, 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 Broadlands, VA

This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Broadlands, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58 mi from Broadlands, VA · 1h 13m into the drive

independent city in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Petersburg, VA

58 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

Hopewell, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Front Royal, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58 miles from Broadlands, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Harrisonburg, VA

The final approach into Harrisonburg, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Harrisonburg, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 60
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

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
View on nps.gov
Shenandoah National Park

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 100
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $20
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.14 one way

$36.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.83 $39.67
premium $4.70 $21.47 $42.94
diesel $5.61 $25.61 $51.22

Estimated Tolls: $0.22

Little River Turnpike (1.8 mi) $0.12
Little River Turnpike (1.5 mi) $0.10

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Center of Excellence Ashburn (For Testing Purpose Only)

Ashburn, VA

Electrify America

40 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Sterling, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Ashburn, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Village at Leesburg - Tesla Supercharger

Leesburg, VA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Harris Teeter - Tesla Supercharger

Ashburn, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Compass Creek - Tesla Supercharger

Leesburg, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Ashburn Village Shopping Center

Ashburn, VA

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

L379 BMW STATION 2

Sterling, VA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 4 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.8 0 $12.18 $5.57
Efficient EV 29 0 $10.15 $4.64
EV Truck/SUV 46.4 0 $16.24 $7.42

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Broadlands, VA

Morning in Broadlands on Friday

Local time

9:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harrisonburg, VA

Morning in Harrisonburg on Friday

Local time

9:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Petersburg, VA

58 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

22 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 18m 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 Broadlands, VA to Harrisonburg, VA covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, I 66, James Madison Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58 miles from Broadlands, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 116 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 2119 / Truro Parish Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 50 / Little River Turnpike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.3 miles (I 66): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Broadlands, VA to Harrisonburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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