How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Buckhall, VA?

The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Buckhall, VA is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
111.31 mi
02h 08m
Flight
80.06 mi
128.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.06 mi
Kilometers
128.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.31 mi
Kilometers
179.14 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisonburg
Wed, Apr 15, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisonburg
2026-04-15T10:15
Arrive Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Middletown
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Harrisonburg
55.6 mi
01h 04m
To Buckhall
55.7 mi
01h 04m

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
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries

    3163 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1161 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    103 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Brentsville Road

    1186 ft · 20 sec · Brentsville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 40 sec · Moore Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
53 mi · 48%
I 66 East
44.2 mi · 40%
Prince William Parkway
9.32 mi · 8%
East Market Street
1.54 mi · 1%
US 234 South
0.6 mi · 1%
Brentsville Road
0.22 mi
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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
01h 04m from Harrisonburg
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Harrisonburg and Mostly Sunny near Buckhall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Harrisonburg and 55.7 miles from Buckhall.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Martinsburg station

55 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

58 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Culpeper station

67 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

75 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Buckhall. Straight-line distance: 80.06 mi (128.84 km).

Harrisonburg

#1 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisonburg (-78.86892, 38.44957)
End: Buckhall (-77.4311, 38.73178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.87 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.13
7.86 gal · 29.74 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.57 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.41 $34.81
Premium $4.78 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.62 $22.10 $44.20

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 Buckhall. The current time is 10:15:35.

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.