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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.31 mi
01h 56m
Flight
85.01 mi
136.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.01 mi
Kilometers
136.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.31 mi
Kilometers
182.36 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisonburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Ashburn
Fri, Apr 17, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburn
2026-04-17T03:05
Arrive Harrisonburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Middletown
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Ashburn
56.6 mi
00h 58m
To Harrisonburg
56.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashburn Road

    18 m · 6 sec · Ashburn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hay Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Hay Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Belmont Ridge Road

    2456 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 267 Toll West: Leesburg

    962 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 267 West: Leesburg

    943 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway

    5 mi · 6 min · Dulles Greenway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, VA 7 West: Leesburg

    2954 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Bypass

    2574 ft · 40 sec · Leesburg Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Leesburg Pike

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Leesburg Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Berryville Pike

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Berryville Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke

    1827 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    67.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Harrisonburg

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Market Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
68.2 mi · 60%
Leesburg Pike
17.4 mi · 15%
Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 12%
Dulles Greenway
4.99 mi · 4%
Berryville Pike
3.65 mi · 3%
Hay Road
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
85 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 58m from Ashburn
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middletown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middletown.

RAIL

Martinsburg station

55 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

58 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Culpeper station

67 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

75 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 85.01 mi (136.81 km).

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#1 Ashburn

Ashburn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0437200, -77.4874900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Harrisonburg

#2 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashburn Road (-77.487437, 39.043717)
End: North Main Street (-78.868577, 38.449511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.14 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8 gal · 30.28 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburn and Harrisonburg. The current time is 03:05:16.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.