How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Groveton, VA?

The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Groveton, VA is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.08 mi
02h 37m
Flight
98.8 mi
159.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.8 mi
Kilometers
159.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.08 mi
Kilometers
217.39 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisonburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisonburg
2026-04-19T04:11
Arrive Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisonburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Petersburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Harrisonburg
67.5 mi
01h 18m
To Groveton
67.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Groveton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Groveton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    102 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Elizabeth Street

    552 ft · 28 sec · East Elizabeth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Mason Street

    117 m · 16 sec · North Mason Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Elkton

    955 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    21.4 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    2186 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2650 ft · 41 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings Highway, Telegraph Road

    698 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 241 South, SR 611 South: North Kings Highway, Telegraph Road

    598 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 241 South: North Kings Highway

    788 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto VA 241 South: North Kings Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Kings Highway

    158 m · 19 sec · North Kings Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Richmond Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clayborne Avenue

    128 m · 18 sec · Clayborne Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clayborne Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Groveton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 East
64.5 mi · 48%
I 81 North
53 mi · 39%
Capital Beltway
12.1 mi · 9%
East Market Street
1.54 mi · 1%
VA 241 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Richmond Highway
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
98.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersburg
01h 18m from Harrisonburg
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisonburg and Rain Showers near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Groveton?

The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Harrisonburg and 67.6 miles from Groveton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisonburg and Rain Showers near Groveton.

Stop Ideas Near Petersburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Petersburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Petersburg.

RAIL

Culpeper station

49 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Manassas station

53 mi away
9431 West Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

54 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 98.8 mi (159.01 km).

Harrisonburg

#1 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Groveton

#2 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population14,598
Coordinates38.7673400, -77.0847000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisonburg (-78.86892, 38.44957)
End: Groveton (-77.0847, 38.76734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.04 L · about $18.89
Round trip
$37.79
9.54 gal · 36.08 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.89 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.13 $42.25
Premium $4.78 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.62 $26.83 $53.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisonburg and Groveton. The current time is 04:11:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.