How far is Groveton, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?

The driving distance from Groveton, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.43 mi
02h 16m
Flight
98.8 mi
159.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.8 mi
Kilometers
159.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.43 mi
Kilometers
219.57 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisonburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveton
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Harrisonburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Petersburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Groveton
67.9 mi
01h 08m
To Harrisonburg
68.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Groveton and Harrisonburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Groveton and Harrisonburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Clayborne Avenue

    128 m · 18 sec · Clayborne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richmond Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Richmond Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Kings Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1624 ft · 39 sec · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West: Richmond

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Continue on Capital Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    52.5 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Harrisonburg

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Market Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveton and Harrisonburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
65.1 mi · 48%
I 81 South
53.2 mi · 39%
Capital Beltway
8.78 mi · 6%
Capital Beltway (Local)
3.65 mi · 3%
East Market Street
1.5 mi · 1%
North Kings Highway
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 66 West

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
98.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
01h 08m from Groveton
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Groveton and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisonburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Groveton to Harrisonburg?

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Groveton and 68.5 miles from Harrisonburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Groveton and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisonburg.

Stop Ideas Near Petersburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Petersburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Petersburg.

RAIL

Culpeper station

49 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Manassas station

53 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

54 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveton and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 98.8 mi (159.01 km).

Groveton

#1 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population14,598
Coordinates38.7673400, -77.0847000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Harrisonburg

#2 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Clayborne Avenue (-77.084663, 38.767605)
End: North Main Street (-78.868577, 38.449511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.22 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
9.62 gal · 36.44 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.30 $42.61
Premium $4.78 $22.98 $45.96
Diesel $5.62 $27.05 $54.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveton and Harrisonburg. The current time is 01:02:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.