How far is Bon Air, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?

The driving distance from Bon Air, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.77 mi
02h 08m
Flight
95.81 mi
154.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.81 mi
Kilometers
154.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.77 mi
Kilometers
210.46 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisonburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Bon Air
Wed, Apr 15, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bon Air
2026-04-15T03:22
Arrive Harrisonburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bon Air
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
Franklin
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Bon Air
64.2 mi
01h 04m
To Harrisonburg
66.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bon Air and Harrisonburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air and Harrisonburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockaway Road

    4 m · 6 sec · Rockaway Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Buford Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Huguenot Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Huguenot Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 150 North

    1006 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Chippenham Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Parham Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Parham Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Parham Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Parham Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

    857 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    616 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Staunton, Winchester

    2481 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 253: Harrisonburg

    1025 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Port Republic Road

    3246 ft · 2 min · Port Republic Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Air 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
93.8 mi · 72%
I 81 North
24.2 mi · 18%
North Parham Road
4.1 mi · 3%
Chippenham Parkway
2.74 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.15 mi · 1%
Buford Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

93.5 mi · 01h 42m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 04m from Bon Air
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bon Air 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 Bon Air to Harrisonburg?

The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Bon Air and 66.5 miles from Harrisonburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bon Air and Mostly Sunny near Harrisonburg.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, 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 Franklin.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

5 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

56 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

62 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

90 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bon Air and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 95.81 mi (154.19 km).

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#1 Bon Air

Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5248700, -77.5577700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Harrisonburg

#2 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockaway Road (-77.557784, 37.524905)
End: North Main Street (-78.868577, 38.449511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.47 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 34.94 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bon Air and Harrisonburg. The current time is 03:22:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.