How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Baileys Crossroads, VA?

The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
126.2 mi
02h 29m
Flight
97.85 mi
157.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.85 mi
Kilometers
157.47 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.2 mi
Kilometers
203.1 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baileys Crossroads
Thu, Apr 16, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisonburg
Thu, Apr 16, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisonburg
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Baileys Crossroads
Thu, Apr 16, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisonburg
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
Front Royal
VA

Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States

From Harrisonburg
63.1 mi
01h 14m
To Baileys Crossroads
63.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Baileys Crossroads.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    102 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Elizabeth Street

    552 ft · 28 sec · East Elizabeth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Mason Street

    117 m · 16 sec · North Mason Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Elkton

    955 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    19 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 243: Vienna, Fairfax, Parking

    686 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street

    102 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 243 South: Nutley Street

    555 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Nutley Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Nutley Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Arlington Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Arlington Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    124 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Arlington Boulevard Service Road

    851 ft · 31 sec · Arlington Boulevard Service Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Leesburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Leesburg Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto VA 244 East: Columbia Pike, Arlington

    736 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Columbia Pike

    117 m · 12 sec · Columbia Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Columbia Pike

    132 m · 18 sec · Columbia Pike

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 East
62.1 mi · 49%
I 81 North
53 mi · 42%
Arlington Boulevard
5.61 mi · 4%
Leesburg Pike
2.12 mi · 2%
East Market Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Nutley Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

52.8 mi · 00h 57m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Front Royal
01h 14m from Harrisonburg
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisonburg and Mostly Cloudy near Baileys Crossroads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Baileys Crossroads?

The road trip is about 126.2 miles (203.1 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?

Front Royal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Harrisonburg and 63.1 miles from Baileys Crossroads.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrisonburg and Mostly Cloudy near Baileys Crossroads.

Stop Ideas Near Front Royal

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Front Royal, 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 Front Royal.

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Culpeper station

53 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

60 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

63 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Manassas station

65 mi away
9431 West Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Baileys Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 97.85 mi (157.47 km).

Harrisonburg

#1 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Baileys Crossroads

#2 Baileys Crossroads

Census designated place

Population23,643
Coordinates38.8503900, -77.1297000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisonburg (-78.86892, 38.44957)
End: Baileys Crossroads (-77.1297, 38.85039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.86 L · about $17.63
Round trip
$35.25
8.9 gal · 33.72 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.63 $35.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.71 $39.42
Premium $4.78 $21.26 $42.52
Diesel $5.62 $25.03 $50.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisonburg and Baileys Crossroads. The current time is 02:48:08.

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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.