How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Highland Springs, VA?

The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Highland Springs, VA is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.56 mi
02h 38m
Flight
104.59 mi
168.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.59 mi
Kilometers
168.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.56 mi
Kilometers
219.77 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisonburg
Fri, Apr 17, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisonburg
2026-04-17T05:00
Arrive Highland Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
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
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Harrisonburg
68.2 mi
01h 19m
To Highland Springs
68.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Highland Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    35 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Square

    79 m · 8 sec · Court Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Court Square

    51 m · 5 sec · Court Square

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    873 ft · 19 sec · West Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

    2307 ft · 1 min · Maryland Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Port Republic Road

    2558 ft · 1 min · Port Republic Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

    1 km · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    102.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

    620 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Nine Mile Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Nine Mile Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Nine Mile Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Holly Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
106 mi · 78%
Port Republic Road
24.5 mi · 18%
Nine Mile Road
4.1 mi · 3%
South High Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Maryland Avenue
0.44 mi
West Market Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight right

103 mi · 01h 54m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
01h 19m from Harrisonburg
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisonburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Highland Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Highland Springs?

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Harrisonburg and 68.4 miles from Highland Springs.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 $19.09 one way or $38.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisonburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Highland Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Monticello, 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 Lake Monticello.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Highland Springs. Straight-line distance: 104.59 mi (168.32 km).

Harrisonburg

#1 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highland Springs

Census designated place

Population15,711
Coordinates37.5459800, -77.3277600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisonburg (-78.86892, 38.44957)
End: Highland Springs (-77.32776, 37.54598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.24 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.18
9.64 gal · 36.48 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.09 $38.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.78 $23.03 $46.06
Diesel $5.62 $27.11 $54.22

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisonburg and Highland Springs. The current time is 05:00:22.

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.