How far is Ashburn, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
The driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashburn and Harrisonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashburn and Harrisonburg.
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Start on Ashburn Road
18 m · 6 sec · Ashburn Road
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Turn right onto Hay Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Hay Road
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Turn left onto Belmont Ridge Road
2456 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 267 Toll West: Leesburg
962 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 267 West: Leesburg
943 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway
5 mi · 6 min · Dulles Greenway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass
2574 ft · 40 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
17.4 mi · 24 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Berryville Pike
3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke
1827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
67.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Harrisonburg
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Market Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
15 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashburn and Harrisonburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
67.9 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashburn and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashburn to Harrisonburg?
The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Ashburn and 56.7 miles from Harrisonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashburn and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middletown.
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Culpeper station
Hancock, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 85.01 mi (136.81 km).
#1 Ashburn
Ashburn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0437200, -77.4874900 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-78.868577, 38.449511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.50 | $44.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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