Origin
Harrisonburg, VA
Afternoon in Harrisonburg on Sunday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisonburg, VA to Richmond, VA
Drive Time
2h
Distance
128.4 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Trip Overview
The drive from Harrisonburg, VA to Richmond, VA covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 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 $20.55 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.2 miles from Harrisonburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 128.4 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.
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 Richmond, VA is easy. At 2h 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 Richmond, 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 |
| I 195 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beltline Expressway | 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 Richmond, 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
99 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 195 South: Laburnum Avenue
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 195 South
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 195 South
14
Continue on Beltline Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beltline Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 33, US 250: Broad Street, Hamilton Street
16
Turn straight onto North Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Hamilton Street
17
Turn left onto West Broad Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
18
Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Allen Avenue
19
Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marcus-David Peters Circle
20
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 64.2 miles from Harrisonburg, VA, or about 1h 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, 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 128.4 miles and 2h.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.2 mi from Harrisonburg, VA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 64.2 miles from Harrisonburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond, VA
The final approach into Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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
$20.55 one way
$41.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.39 | $44.78 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.53 | $57.05 |
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: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.98 | $8.22 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Richmond, VA
Afternoon in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
6 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 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 Richmond, VA covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 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 64.2 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 $20.55 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.
The drive from Harrisonburg, VA to Richmond, VA is easy. At 2h 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 Richmond, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harrisonburg, VA to Richmond, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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