How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Cave Spring, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Cave Spring, VA is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Cave Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Cave Spring.
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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
50.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 419: Salem, New Castle
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Electric Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Electric Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Electric Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · South Electric Road
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Turn right onto McVitty Road
2572 ft · 1 min · McVitty Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Cave Spring Road
74 m · 8 sec · Old Cave Spring Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Cave Spring Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Cave Spring.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Port Republic Road
Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisonburg and Sunny near Cave Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Cave Spring?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Harrisonburg and 57.4 miles from Cave Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisonburg and Sunny near Cave Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Cave Spring. Straight-line distance: 104.99 mi (168.97 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cave Spring
City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 24,922 |
| Coordinates | 37.2276400, -80.0128200 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave Spring (-80.01282, 37.22764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.94 | $35.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
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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