How far is Fredericksburg, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
The driving distance from Fredericksburg, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredericksburg and Harrisonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg and Harrisonburg.
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Start on Princess Anne Street
105 m · 16 sec · Princess Anne Street
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Turn right onto George Street
1340 ft · 44 sec · George Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Barton Street
60 m · 7 sec · Barton Street
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Turn right onto George Street
101 m · 9 sec · George Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Hanover Street
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Turn right onto High Street
67 m · 11 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto William Street
734 ft · 25 sec · William Street
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Continue on William Street
1 km · 1 min · William Street
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Continue on Plank Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Germanna Highway
18.1 mi · 25 min · Germanna Highway
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Turn left onto US 15 South, US 29 South
1098 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto James Madison Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
7.8 mi · 10 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 Fredericksburg 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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fredericksburg and Partly Sunny near Harrisonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fredericksburg to Harrisonburg?
The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Fredericksburg and 48.8 miles from Harrisonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Fredericksburg and Partly Sunny near Harrisonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Culpeper station
Charlottesville Union Station
Fredericksburg
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredericksburg and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 76.95 mi (123.84 km).
#1 Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 29,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.3031800, -77.4605400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.55 | $27.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.23 | $38.47 |
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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