How far is Harrisonburg, VA from South Riding, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to South Riding, VA is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and South Riding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and South Riding.
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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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3
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
52.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Leesburg
107 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Monroe Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Howsers Branch Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Howsers Branch Drive
1866 ft · 46 sec · Howsers Branch Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike
2 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike
2134 ft · 53 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Little River Turnpike
26 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Little River Turnpike
6.3 mi · 9 min · Little River Turnpike
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Turn right onto South Riding Boulevard
848 ft · 28 sec · South Riding Boulevard
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Turn left onto Defender Drive
669 ft · 31 sec · Defender Drive
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Turn right
10 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and South Riding.
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
52.8 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisonburg and Sunny near South Riding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to South Riding?
The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Harrisonburg and 56.5 miles from South Riding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.37 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisonburg and Sunny near South Riding.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Culpeper station
Hancock, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and South Riding. Straight-line distance: 80.5 mi (129.56 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Riding
South Riding is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9209400, -77.5038800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Riding (-77.50388, 38.92094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $17.32 | $34.63 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $18.98 | $37.96 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
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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