How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Ashland, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Ashland, VA is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Ashland.
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Start on North Main Street
102 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Elizabeth Street
552 ft · 28 sec · East Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto North Mason Street
117 m · 16 sec · North Mason Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Market Street
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
27.6 mi · 36 min · Spotswood Trail
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Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail
51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail
5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on North Main Street
813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
22 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue
2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue
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Continue on James Madison Highway
2393 ft · 41 sec · James Madison Highway
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Turn slight left onto South Spotswood Trail
8.3 mi · 11 min · South Spotswood Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Louisa Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Louisa Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
19.2 mi · 26 min · Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Mountain Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto West Patrick Henry Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Patrick Henry Road
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Continue on West Patrick Henry Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · West Patrick Henry Road
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Continue on Thompson Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Thompson Street
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Continue on England Street
127 m · 15 sec · England Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Ashland.
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
27.6 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisonburg and Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Ashland?
The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Harrisonburg and 51.4 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisonburg and Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville
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 Gordonsville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 89.32 mi (143.75 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 7,908 |
| Coordinates | 37.7590300, -77.4799800 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-77.47998, 37.75903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
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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