How far is Franklin, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
The driving distance from Franklin, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Harrisonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Harrisonburg.
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Start on Cason Farm Road
1198 ft · 59 sec · Cason Farm Road
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Turn left onto Stony Point Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stony Point Road
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Turn left onto Richmond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road
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Take the exit slight right
1418 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
36.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Staunton, Winchester
2481 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 253: Harrisonburg
1025 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Port Republic Road
3246 ft · 2 min · Port Republic Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · South 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 Franklin and Harrisonburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Richmond Road
Merge slight left
36.5 mi · 00h 40m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harrisonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Harrisonburg?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Franklin and 32.9 miles from Harrisonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harrisonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Fishersville
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 Fishersville.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 36.4 mi (58.58 km).
#1 Franklin
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,833 |
| Coordinates | 38.0431900, -78.4419500 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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