How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Warrenton, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Warrenton, VA is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 01h 50m.
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 Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Warrenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Warrenton.
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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
17.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 211, VA 211: New Market, Luray
1380 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Old Cross Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Old Cross Road
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Turn right onto East Lee Highway
56 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Lee Highway
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Continue on Frost Avenue
2547 ft · 58 sec · Frost Avenue
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Continue on Waterloo Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Waterloo Street
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Turn right onto Ashby Street
38 m · 11 sec · Ashby Street
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Turn left onto Hotel Street
81 m · 17 sec · Hotel Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Culpeper Street
43 m · 4 sec · Culpeper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Culpeper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Warrenton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Lee Highway
Turn right onto East Lee Highway
56 mi · 01h 22m
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 Clear near Warrenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Warrenton?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Luray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Harrisonburg and 38.9 miles from Warrenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisonburg and Clear near Warrenton.
Stop Ideas Near Luray
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 Luray.
Culpeper station
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Manassas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 60.79 mi (97.83 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warrenton
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,982 |
| Coordinates | 38.7134500, -77.7952700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warrenton (-77.79527, 38.71345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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