How far is Brandermill, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?

The driving distance from Brandermill, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
133.7 mi
02h 09m
Flight
96.72 mi
155.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.72 mi
Kilometers
155.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.7 mi
Kilometers
215.17 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisonburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandermill
2026-04-15T03:03
Arrive Harrisonburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandermill
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 Brandermill
66.4 mi
01h 04m
To Harrisonburg
67.3 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
5 to 9 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 Brandermill and Harrisonburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandermill and Harrisonburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Timber Ridge Road

    113 m · 19 sec · Timber Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Timber Ridge Road

    80 m · 17 sec · East Timber Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Millridge Parkway

    1471 ft · 44 sec · Millridge Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brandermill Parkway

    2468 ft · 1 min · Brandermill Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Old Hundred Road

    74 m · 5 sec · South Old Hundred Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Old Hundred Road

    3012 ft · 1 min · South Old Hundred Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Charter Colony Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Charter Colony Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lucks Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucks Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2833 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  14. 14

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

    2481 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 253: Harrisonburg

    1025 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Port Republic Road

    3246 ft · 2 min · Port Republic Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandermill 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
87.7 mi · 66%
I 81 North
24.2 mi · 18%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
14.9 mi · 11%
Charter Colony Parkway
1.39 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.15 mi · 1%
Lucks Lane
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

87 mi · 01h 35m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 04m from Brandermill
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brandermill 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 Brandermill to Harrisonburg?

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 66.4 miles from Brandermill and 67.3 miles from Harrisonburg.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brandermill 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 Brandermill and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 96.72 mi (155.66 km).

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#1 Brandermill

Brandermill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.4320900, -77.6497100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Harrisonburg

#2 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.649405, 37.432391)
End: North Main Street (-78.868577, 38.449511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.39
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.70 $37.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.90 $41.81
Premium $4.78 $22.55 $45.10
Diesel $5.62 $26.55 $53.09

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 Brandermill and Harrisonburg. The current time is 03:03:17.

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.