Origin
Harrisonburg, VA
Morning in Harrisonburg on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisonburg, VA to Brandermill, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
133 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrisonburg, VA
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Brandermill, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harrisonburg, VA to Brandermill, VA covers 133 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Court Square, West Market Street, South High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.80 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Harrisonburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 133 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Court Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Harrisonburg, VA to Brandermill, VA is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisonburg, VA to Brandermill, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maryland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Republic Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA 288 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Court Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg, VA and Brandermill, VA.
1
Start on North Main Street
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Court Square
259 ft
·
8 sec
·
Court Square
3
Continue on Court Square
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
Court Square
4
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Market Street
5
Turn left onto South High Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South High Street
6
Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Maryland Avenue
7
Continue on Port Republic Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Republic Road
8
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
9
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
26 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 64 East: Richmond
11
Merge slight right
87 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Chesterfield
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
VA 288 South: Chesterfield
13
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward VA 720: Lucks Lane
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
VA 720: Lucks Lane
15
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
16
Turn straight onto Lucks Lane
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lucks Lane
17
Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Charter Colony Parkway
18
Continue on South Old Hundred Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Old Hundred Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brandermill Parkway
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Brandermill Parkway
20
Exit the roundabout onto Brandermill Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brandermill Parkway
21
Turn left onto Millridge Parkway
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Millridge Parkway
22
Turn right onto East Timber Ridge Road
262 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Timber Ridge Road
23
Turn left onto Timber Ridge Road
371 ft
·
21 sec
·
Timber Ridge Road
24
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Harrisonburg, VA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brandermill, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harrisonburg, 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 Harrisonburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 133 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harrisonburg, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Harrisonburg, VA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Harrisonburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brandermill, VA
The final approach into Brandermill, 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 Brandermill, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.80 one way
$41.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.62 | $49.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.36 | $58.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.62 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Brandermill, VA
Morning in Brandermill on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
La Plata, MD
67 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
17 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 33m 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 Harrisonburg, VA to Brandermill, VA covers 133 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Court Square, West Market Street, South High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Harrisonburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.80 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Harrisonburg, VA to Brandermill, VA is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisonburg, VA to Brandermill, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harrisonburg, VA to Brandermill, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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