How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Orange County, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Orange County, VA is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Orange County.
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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
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Market Street
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
27.6 mi · 36 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
1.3 km · 1 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1891 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Madison Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Wolftown-Hood Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Wolftown-Hood Road
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Turn left
2816 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Orange Road
9.2 mi · 14 min · Orange Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto James Madison Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on North Madison Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Madison Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
551 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Byrd Street
2432 ft · 51 sec · Byrd Street
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Merge slight right onto Berry Hill Road
1023 ft · 25 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Continue on Constitution Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Constitution Highway
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Turn right onto Kendall Road
1 mi · 3 min · Kendall Road
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Turn left onto Bickers Lane
1204 ft · 53 sec · Bickers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bickers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Orange County.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Spotswood Trail
Continue on Spotswood Trail
27.6 mi · 00h 36m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Orange County?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Stanardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Harrisonburg and 31.3 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisonburg and Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Stanardsville
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 Stanardsville.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.95 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 37,695 |
| Coordinates | 38.2462400, -78.0134900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-78.01349, 38.24624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.14 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $10.24 | $20.47 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
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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