How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Blacksburg, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Blacksburg, VA is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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 44m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Blacksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Blacksburg.
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Start on North Main Street
35 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Court Square
79 m · 8 sec · Court Square
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Continue on Court Square
51 m · 5 sec · Court Square
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Turn right onto West Market Street
873 ft · 19 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
2307 ft · 1 min · Maryland Avenue
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Continue on Port Republic Road
2558 ft · 1 min · Port Republic Road
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Take the ramp right
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
72.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 460: Christiansburg, Blacksburg
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11, US 460 East, US 460 Business: Christiansburg, Shawsville
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Turn slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Roanoke Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Roanoke Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business: Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Smart Road
781 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460 Business West: Blacksburg, South Main Street
3029 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · South 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 Harrisonburg and Blacksburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Port Republic Road
Keep slight left
72.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Harrisonburg and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Blacksburg?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Harrisonburg and 69.6 miles from Blacksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Harrisonburg and Mostly Sunny near Blacksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Glasgow
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 Glasgow.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Blacksburg. Straight-line distance: 119.21 mi (191.85 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blacksburg
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 44,215 |
| Coordinates | 37.2295700, -80.4139400 |
| Altitude | 633 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blacksburg (-80.41394, 37.22957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.61 | $55.23 |
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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