How far is Chester, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Harrisonburg is 108.42 miles (174.48 km).
Flight distance from Chester, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is 108.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Chester to Harrisonburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Virginia to Harrisonburg, Virginia is: 146.11 miles (235.14 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Harrisonburg will take approximately 02 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Chester
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°21'25"N 77°26'30"W |
| Latitude | 37.3568200 |
| Longitude | -77.4416500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Shenandoah River in the Shenandoah Valley region of the state. Harrisonburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Harrisonburg Historical Society and the Harrisonburg Museum of Art.
| Population | 53204 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°26'58"N 78°52'8"W |
| Latitude | 38.4495700 |
| Longitude | -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Harrisonburg: North Main Street (-78.868577,38.449511)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chester and Harrisonburg
The distance between Chester and Harrisonburg is 235 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chester and Harrisonburg. The current time is 05:14:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.52 liters (5.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Harrisonburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Harrisonburg is $17.12 (diesel $22.13).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $17.12 | $19.4 | $21.22 | $22.13 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 13, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Harrisonburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
