How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Great Falls, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Great Falls, VA is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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.
Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Great Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Great Falls.
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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
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 North: Dulles Airport
3109 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 620, SR 657: Braddock Road, Walney Road
1269 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walney Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Walney Road
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Turn right onto Poplar Tree Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Poplar Tree Road
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Turn left onto Stringfellow Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Stringfellow Road
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Turn left onto Fairfax County Parkway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1384 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 606 East: Baron Cameron Avenue
539 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Baron Cameron Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Baron Cameron Avenue
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Turn right onto Leesburg Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn left onto Colvin Run Road
2237 ft · 1 min · Colvin Run Road
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Turn left onto Walker Road
2 mi · 4 min · Walker Road
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Turn right onto Georgetown Pike
8 m · 1 sec · Georgetown Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Georgetown Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Great Falls.
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 Great Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Great Falls?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Front Royal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Harrisonburg and 62.1 miles from Great Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisonburg and Sunny near Great Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Front Royal
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 Front Royal.
Culpeper station
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg station
Manassas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 93.25 mi (150.07 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Great Falls
Great Falls is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9981700, -77.2883200 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great Falls (-77.28832, 38.99817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $3.89 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $20.96 | $41.93 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
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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