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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
Census-designated place 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 Highland Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Highland Springs.
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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
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond
1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
102.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
620 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Nine Mile Road
5 m · 1 sec · Nine Mile Road
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Continue on Nine Mile Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Nine Mile Road
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Turn right onto South Holly Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Highland Springs. Straight-line distance: 104.59 mi (168.32 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 15,711 |
| Coordinates | 37.5459800, -77.3277600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Springs (-77.32776, 37.54598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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