How far is Ashland, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
The driving distance from Ashland, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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 Ashland and Harrisonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Harrisonburg.
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Start on the route
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto England Street
127 m · 14 sec · England Street
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Continue on Thompson Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Thompson Street
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Continue on West Patrick Henry Road
10.3 mi · 15 min · West Patrick Henry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Jefferson Highway
19.2 mi · 26 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Louisa Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Louisa Road
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Turn right onto South Spotswood Trail
8.2 mi · 11 min · South Spotswood Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on South Spotswood Trail
69 m · 6 sec · South Spotswood Trail
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Turn slight right onto James Madison Highway
2393 ft · 40 sec · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Martinsburg Avenue
2048 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
830 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spotswood Trail
25 m · 1 sec · Spotswood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail
11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on Stanardsville By-Pass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
27.5 mi · 36 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on East Market Street
3.2 mi · 8 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 Ashland and Harrisonburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Spotswood Trail
Continue on Spotswood Trail
27.5 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Harrisonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Harrisonburg?
The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Ashland and 73.9 miles from Harrisonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.51 one way or $35.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Harrisonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
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 Gordonsville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 89.32 mi (143.75 km).
#1 Ashland
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,908 |
| Coordinates | 37.7590300, -77.4799800 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.58 | $39.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
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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