How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Timberlake, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Timberlake, VA is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Independent city 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 Timberlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Timberlake.
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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
54.3 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Buena Vista
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Midland Trail
3 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Continue on 29th Street
3092 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street
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Take the exit right
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beech Avenue
2224 ft · 31 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Sycamore Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · Sycamore Avenue
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Continue on Glasgow Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Highway
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Continue on Elon Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Elon Road
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Turn right onto Lee Jackson Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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Continue on Boonsboro Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonsboro Road
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Turn right onto Lynchburg Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Turn right onto Old Forest Road
1497 ft · 30 sec · Old Forest Road
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Continue on Lynchburg Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Graves Mill Road
996 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Graves Mill Road
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Graves Mill Road
1649 ft · 47 sec · Graves Mill Road
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Turn left onto Old Graves Mill Extension
132 m · 11 sec · Old Graves Mill Extension
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Continue on Old Graves Mill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Graves Mill Road
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Turn right onto Timberlake Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Timberlake Road
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Continue on Timberlake Road
1280 ft · 31 sec · Timberlake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Timberlake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Timberlake.
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.
Port Republic Road
Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 00h 59m
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 Timberlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Timberlake?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Harrisonburg and 52.6 miles from Timberlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisonburg and Sunny near Timberlake.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Timberlake. Straight-line distance: 80.82 mi (130.07 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Timberlake
Census designated place
| Population | 12,183 |
| Coordinates | 37.3207000, -79.2575300 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timberlake (-79.25753, 37.3207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.70 | $29.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.73 | $35.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.87 | $41.73 |
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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