How far is Harrisonburg, VA from Waynesboro, VA?
The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Waynesboro, VA is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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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Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and Waynesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and Waynesboro.
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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
20 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 262
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodrow Wilson Parkway
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Continue on Hermitage Road
8.3 mi · 11 min · Hermitage Road
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Continue on Ivy Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Ivy Street
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Turn right onto King Avenue
150 m · 10 sec · King Avenue
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Continue on North Poplar Avenue
1081 ft · 29 sec · North Poplar Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
2664 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Wayne Avenue
160 m · 16 sec · North Wayne Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wayne Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and Waynesboro.
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
20 mi · 00h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisonburg and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to Waynesboro?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Weyers Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Harrisonburg and 17.1 miles from Waynesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrisonburg and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Weyers Cave
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 Weyers Cave.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 26.35 mi (42.41 km).
#1 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waynesboro
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 22,741 |
| Coordinates | 38.0684700, -78.8894700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesboro (-78.88947, 38.06847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
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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