How far is Galax, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galax and Harrisonburg is 167.14 miles (268.98 km).
Flight distance from Galax, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is 167.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Galax to Harrisonburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galax, Virginia to Harrisonburg, Virginia is: 191.79 miles (308.65 km) by car.
Driving from Galax to Harrisonburg will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°39'40"N 80°55'26"W |
| Latitude | 36.6612400 |
| Longitude | -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| 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 Galax and Harrisonburg
The distance between Galax and Harrisonburg is 309 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 25 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 Galax and Harrisonburg. The current time is 03:46:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.62 liters (6.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galax and Harrisonburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galax to Harrisonburg is $22.47 (diesel $29.05).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $22.47 | $25.47 | $27.86 | $29.05 |
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 April 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galax and Harrisonburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
