How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Galax, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Galax, VA is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Galax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Galax.
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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
110 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on I 77 South: Charlotte NC
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 620
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
36 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Coulson Church Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Coulson Church Road
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Turn right onto Carrollton Pike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Carrollton Pike
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Continue on East Stuart Drive
3044 ft · 1 min · East Stuart Drive
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Turn right onto Cranberry Road
1251 ft · 38 sec · Cranberry Road
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Turn left onto Glendale Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Glendale Road
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Turn right onto East Stuart Drive
2863 ft · 1 min · East Stuart Drive
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2079 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Oldtown Street
48 m · 12 sec · East Oldtown Street
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Turn left
11 m · 3 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 Galax.
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
Keep slight left
110 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Harrisonburg and Mostly Clear near Galax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Galax?
The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Troutville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Harrisonburg and 96.6 miles from Galax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Harrisonburg and Mostly Clear near Galax.
Stop Ideas Near Troutville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Town of Buchanan
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troutville.
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Galax. Straight-line distance: 167.14 mi (268.98 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6,296 |
| Coordinates | 36.6612400, -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galax (-80.92397, 36.66124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $27.01 | $54.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.21 | $60.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.59 | $65.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.36 | $76.71 |
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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