How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Purcellville, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Purcellville, VA is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 55m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Purcellville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Purcellville.
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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
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Elkton
955 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
68.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Winchester, Berryville
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
95 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Berryville Pike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on Leesburg Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 Business: Round Hill, Purcellville
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Loudoun Street
3222 ft · 56 sec · East Loudoun Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Purcellville.
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 81 North
Merge slight left
68.1 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harrisonburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcellville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Purcellville?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 47.4 miles from Harrisonburg and 47.4 miles from Purcellville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harrisonburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcellville.
Stop Ideas Near Toms Brook
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 Toms Brook.
Culpeper station
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Purcellville. Straight-line distance: 78.22 mi (125.88 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Purcellville
Town in Virginia
| Population | 10,285 |
| Coordinates | 39.1367700, -77.7147200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purcellville (-77.71472, 39.13677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
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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