How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Bridgewater, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Bridgewater, VA is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Bridgewater.
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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
2.2 mi · 5 min · South High Street
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Continue on John Wayland Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · John Wayland Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East College Street
6 m · 1 sec · East College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Bridgewater.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
John Wayland Highway
Continue on John Wayland Highway
4.37 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisonburg and Partly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Harrisonburg and 3.9 miles from Bridgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrisonburg and Partly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 7.47 mi (12.02 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgewater
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,162 |
| Coordinates | 38.3820700, -78.9767000 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-78.9767, 38.38207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
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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