How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Front Royal, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Front Royal, VA is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 17m.
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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Town 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 Front Royal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Front Royal.
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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
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Elkton
955 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340, US 522: Winchester, Front Royal
613 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
559 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Winchester Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Continue on North Shenandoah Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Shenandoah Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendrick Lane
1123 ft · 22 sec · Kendrick Lane
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Continue on West 6th Street
141 m · 13 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Royal Avenue
2996 ft · 2 min · North Royal Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
79 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 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 Front Royal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Front Royal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Front Royal?
The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Edinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Harrisonburg and 32.4 miles from Front Royal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisonburg and Sunny near Front Royal.
Stop Ideas Near Edinburg
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 Edinburg.
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Front Royal. Straight-line distance: 48.7 mi (78.37 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Front Royal
Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,389 |
| Coordinates | 38.9181700, -78.1944400 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Royal (-78.19444, 38.91817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
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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