How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Culpeper, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Culpeper, VA is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 01h 32m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Culpeper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Culpeper.
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Start on North Main Street
102 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Elizabeth Street
552 ft · 28 sec · East Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto North Mason Street
117 m · 16 sec · North Mason Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Market Street
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
27.6 mi · 36 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
1.3 km · 1 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1891 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Madison Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Wolftown-Hood Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Wolftown-Hood Road
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Turn left
2816 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 Business: Culpeper
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Blue Ridge Avenue
2616 ft · 1 min · South Blue Ridge Avenue
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Turn right onto West Chandler Street
139 m · 18 sec · West Chandler Street
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Turn left onto South West Street
1232 ft · 36 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto West Davis Street
96 m · 11 sec · West Davis Street
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Culpeper.
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.
Spotswood Trail
Continue on Spotswood Trail
27.6 mi · 00h 36m
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 Culpeper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Culpeper?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Stanardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Harrisonburg and 31.6 miles from Culpeper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisonburg and Sunny near Culpeper.
Stop Ideas Near Stanardsville
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 Stanardsville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Culpeper. Straight-line distance: 47.22 mi (75.99 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Culpeper
Town in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 19,214 |
| Coordinates | 38.4731800, -77.9966600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Culpeper (-77.99666, 38.47318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.88 | $19.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.65 | $21.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
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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