How far is Culpeper, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
The driving distance from Culpeper, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Culpeper and Harrisonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Culpeper and Harrisonburg.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Davis Street
44 m · 8 sec · West Davis Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3260 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Madison Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South: Charlottesville, Madison
1608 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto James Monroe Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on North Seminole Trail
11 mi · 14 min · North Seminole Trail
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Turn right onto Wolftown-Hood Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Wolftown-Hood Road
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Continue on Madison Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Madison Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1891 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
28.3 mi · 37 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on East Market Street
3.2 mi · 8 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 Culpeper 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.
Spotswood Trail
Continue on Spotswood Trail
28.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Culpeper and Sunny near Harrisonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Culpeper to Harrisonburg?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Stanardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Culpeper and 31.3 miles from Harrisonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Culpeper and Sunny near Harrisonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Stanardsville
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 Stanardsville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Culpeper and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 47.22 mi (75.99 km).
#1 Culpeper
Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 19,214 |
| Coordinates | 38.4731800, -77.9966600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
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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