How far is Harrisonburg, VA from West Springfield, VA?

The driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to West Springfield, VA is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.6 mi
02h 27m
Flight
91.72 mi
147.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.72 mi
Kilometers
147.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.6 mi
Kilometers
198.92 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Springfield
Wed, May 13, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisonburg
Wed, May 13, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisonburg
2026-05-13T08:08
Arrive West Springfield
Wed, May 13, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisonburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Front Royal
VA

Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States

From Harrisonburg
61.8 mi
01h 13m
To West Springfield
61.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonburg and West Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonburg and West Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    102 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Elizabeth Street

    552 ft · 28 sec · East Elizabeth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Mason Street

    117 m · 16 sec · North Mason Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Elkton

    955 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286: Fairfax County Parkway, Springfield Herndon

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 286 South: Springfield

    1923 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Keene Mill Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Old Keene Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rolling Road

    2562 ft · 1 min · Rolling Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Greeley Boulevard

    3228 ft · 2 min · Greeley Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Caneel Court

    989 ft · 43 sec · Caneel Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caneel Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisonburg and West Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 East
54.4 mi · 44%
I 81 North
53 mi · 43%
Fairfax County Parkway
8.52 mi · 7%
Old Keene Mill Road
3.35 mi · 3%
East Market Street
1.54 mi · 1%
VA 286
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Front Royal
01h 13m from Harrisonburg
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harrisonburg and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisonburg to West Springfield?

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Front Royal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Harrisonburg and 61.8 miles from West Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harrisonburg and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Front Royal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Front Royal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Front Royal.

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Culpeper station

53 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

60 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

63 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Manassas station

65 mi away
9431 West Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonburg and West Springfield. Straight-line distance: 91.72 mi (147.61 km).

Harrisonburg

#1 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
West Springfield

#2 West Springfield

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Population22,460
Coordinates38.7726100, -77.2210900
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisonburg (-78.86892, 38.44957)
End: West Springfield (-77.22109, 38.77261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.78 $20.83 $41.66
Diesel $5.62 $24.52 $49.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisonburg and West Springfield. The current time is 08:08:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.