How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Brandermill, VA?

The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Brandermill, VA is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.02 mi
02h 33m
Flight
96.72 mi
155.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.72 mi
Kilometers
155.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.02 mi
Kilometers
214.07 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisonburg
Wed, Apr 15, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisonburg
2026-04-15T04:53
Arrive Brandermill
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Franklin
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Harrisonburg
66.5 mi
01h 16m
To Brandermill
66.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    35 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Square

    79 m · 8 sec · Court Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Court Square

    51 m · 5 sec · Court Square

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    873 ft · 19 sec · West Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

    2307 ft · 1 min · Maryland Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Port Republic Road

    2558 ft · 1 min · Port Republic Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

    1 km · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 288 South: Chesterfield

    1770 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 720: Lucks Lane

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    535 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lucks Lane

    2221 ft · 44 sec · Lucks Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Charter Colony Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Charter Colony Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Old Hundred Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Old Hundred Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brandermill Parkway

    8 m · 1 sec · Brandermill Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Brandermill Parkway

    2479 ft · 1 min · Brandermill Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Millridge Parkway

    1535 ft · 46 sec · Millridge Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Timber Ridge Road

    80 m · 18 sec · East Timber Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Timber Ridge Road

    113 m · 21 sec · Timber Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
87.8 mi · 66%
Port Republic Road
24.5 mi · 18%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
15.2 mi · 11%
Charter Colony Parkway
1.39 mi · 1%
South High Street
0.85 mi · 1%
South Old Hundred Road
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight right

87.2 mi · 01h 35m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 16m from Harrisonburg
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Harrisonburg and Mostly Sunny near Brandermill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Harrisonburg and 66.5 miles from Brandermill.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Harrisonburg and Mostly Sunny near Brandermill.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

5 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

56 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

62 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

90 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Brandermill. Straight-line distance: 96.72 mi (155.66 km).

Harrisonburg

#1 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brandermill

Brandermill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.4320900, -77.6497100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisonburg (-78.86892, 38.44957)
End: Brandermill (-77.64971, 37.43209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $18.58
Round trip
$37.15
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.58 $37.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.77 $41.54
Premium $4.78 $22.41 $44.82
Diesel $5.62 $26.38 $52.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisonburg and Brandermill. The current time is 04:53:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.