How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Hopewell, VA?

The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Hopewell, VA is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
90.99 mi
01h 48m
Flight
68.57 mi
110.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.57 mi
Kilometers
110.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.99 mi
Kilometers
146.44 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Mon, May 25, 4:36 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisonburg
Mon, May 25, 6:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisonburg
2026-05-25T14:47
Arrive Hopewell
Mon, May 25, 4:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Toms Brook
VA

Town of the United States

From Harrisonburg
45.5 mi
00h 54m
To Hopewell
45.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.2 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 245: The Plains, Old Tavern

    1014 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Tavern Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Old Tavern Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Fauquier Avenue

    1462 ft · 51 sec · Fauquier Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    89 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Loudoun Avenue

    896 ft · 27 sec · Loudoun Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Hopewell Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Creels Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Creels Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Creels Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
53 mi · 58%
I 66 East
31.5 mi · 35%
Hopewell Road
3.05 mi · 3%
East Market Street
1.54 mi · 2%
Old Tavern Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Fauquier Avenue
0.28 mi
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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toms Brook
00h 54m from Harrisonburg
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrisonburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Toms Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Harrisonburg and 45.5 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrisonburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near Toms Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Toms Brook, 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 Toms Brook.

RAIL

Culpeper station

65 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

70 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

74 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Cumberland, MD

82 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 68.57 mi (110.36 km).

Harrisonburg

#1 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,375
Coordinates38.8731700, -77.7194400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisonburg (-78.86892, 38.44957)
End: Hopewell (-77.71944, 38.87317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $4.78 $15.34 $30.67
Diesel $5.62 $18.05 $36.11

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisonburg and Hopewell. The current time is 14:47:57.

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.