How far is Bedford, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
The driving distance from Bedford, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Harrisonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Harrisonburg.
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Start on East Main Street
42 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Bridge Street
1458 ft · 54 sec · North Bridge Street
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Continue on Longwood Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Longwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Longwood Avenue
3043 ft · 52 sec · Longwood Avenue
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Continue on Big Island Highway
16.8 mi · 25 min · Big Island Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Jackson Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elon Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Elon Road
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Continue on Glasgow Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Highway
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Continue on South Magnolia Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Turn straight
3053 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Beech Avenue
2457 ft · 42 sec · Beech Avenue
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Turn left onto West 29th Street
1 km · 43 sec · West 29th Street
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Continue on East Midland Trail
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 253: Harrisonburg
1025 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Port Republic Road
3246 ft · 2 min · Port Republic Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · South 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 Bedford 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.
East Midland Trail
Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 00h 35m
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 Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Bedford to Harrisonburg?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Bedford and 51 miles from Harrisonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 84.91 mi (136.65 km).
#1 Bedford
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,644 |
| Coordinates | 37.3343100, -79.5230900 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
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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