Origin
Harrisonburg, VA
Evening in Harrisonburg on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisonburg, VA to Orange County, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
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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Orange County, VA
Alex Raugust
Trip Overview
The drive from Harrisonburg, VA to Orange County, VA covers 62.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spotswood Trail, Orange Road, Wolftown-Hood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on Spotswood Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.77 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
31.3 miles from Harrisonburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 62.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spotswood Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 28.4 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 around 0.1 miles in near East Elizabeth 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 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Elizabeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Mason Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 33 / East Market Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Elizabeth Street
Turn right onto East Elizabeth Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Mason Street
Turn right onto North Mason Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 33 / East Market Street
Turn left onto US 33 / East Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
43.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
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VA 230; VA 231 / Orange Road
Turn right onto VA 230; VA 231 / Orange Road
Navigation decision point
4
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 15 / James Madison Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 15 / James Madison Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spotswood Trail | 28.4 mi | 37m |
| Orange Road | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Wolftown-Hood Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Constitution Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Madison Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East Market Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| James Madison Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Madison Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Spotswood Trail
— 28.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg, VA and Orange County, VA.
1
Start on US 11; US 33
335 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Elizabeth Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Elizabeth Street
3
Turn right onto North Mason Street
382 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Mason Street
4
Turn left onto US 33
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Market Street
5
Continue on US 33
28 mi
·
36 min
·
Spotswood Trail
6
Continue on US 33 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spotswood Trail
7
Continue on US 33 BUS
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto VA 230
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
9
Continue on VA 230
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Wolftown-Hood Road
10
Turn left onto US 29; VA 230
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 29; VA 230
11
Turn right onto VA 230; VA 231
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Orange Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 15
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Madison Highway
13
Continue on US 15
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Madison Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto VA 20 BUS
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto VA 20 BUS
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Byrd Street
16
Merge onto VA 20
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
17
Continue on VA 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Constitution Highway
18
Turn right onto SR 600
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kendall Road
19
Turn left onto Bickers Lane
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bickers Lane
20
Arrive at destination
Bickers Lane
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 31.3 miles from Harrisonburg, VA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.4 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 45m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange County, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Harrisonburg, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harrisonburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 62.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Harrisonburg, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Spotswood Trail for about 28.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Harrisonburg, VA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Harrisonburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orange County, VA
The final approach into Orange County, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.77 one way
$19.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Orange County, VA
Evening in Orange County on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
1h 34m 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 Orange County, VA covers 62.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spotswood Trail, Orange Road, Wolftown-Hood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 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 $9.77 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 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Elizabeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Mason Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 33 / East Market Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harrisonburg, VA to Orange County, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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