How far is Bull Run, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
The driving distance from Bull Run, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 39m.
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 Bull Run and Harrisonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bull Run and Harrisonburg.
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Start on the route
80 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Ashton Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Ashton Avenue
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Turn left onto Sudley Manor Drive
2134 ft · 1 min · Sudley Manor Drive
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Turn left onto Sudley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sudley Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 66 West, VA 234 South: Front Royal
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
52.5 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Harrisonburg
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Market Street
1.5 mi · 4 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 Bull Run and Harrisonburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
52.5 mi · 00h 57m
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 Cloudy leaving Bull Run and Mostly Cloudy near Harrisonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bull Run to Harrisonburg?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Bull Run and 51.6 miles from Harrisonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bull Run and Mostly Cloudy near Harrisonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Strasburg
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 Strasburg.
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Culpeper station
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bull Run and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 76.37 mi (122.9 km).
#1 Bull Run
Town in Prince William County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 14,983 |
| Coordinates | 38.7837300, -77.5205500 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.17 | $32.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
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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