How far is Orange County, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?

The driving distance from Orange County, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.08 mi
01h 25m
Flight
48.44 mi
77.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.08 mi
Kilometers
104.74 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisonburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:47 PM EDT
Return by in Orange County
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange County
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Harrisonburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange County
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Stanardsville
VA

Town in Virginia

From Orange County
31.1 mi
00h 42m
To Harrisonburg
34 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orange County and Harrisonburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange County and Harrisonburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Bickers Lane

    1204 ft · 55 sec · Bickers Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kendall Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Kendall Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Constitution Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Constitution Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    596 ft · 14 sec · Berry Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Byrd Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · Byrd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    551 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Madison Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Madison Road

  8. 8

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · James Madison Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Orange Road

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Orange Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2840 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wolftown-Hood Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Wolftown-Hood Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Madison Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1891 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    28.3 mi · 37 min · Spotswood Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on East Market Street

    3.2 mi · 8 min · East Market Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange County and Harrisonburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spotswood Trail
28.3 mi · 44%
Orange Road
9.15 mi · 14%
Wolftown-Hood Road
7.43 mi · 11%
Constitution Highway
4.51 mi · 7%
Madison Road
3.39 mi · 5%
East Market Street
3.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Spotswood Trail

Continue on Spotswood Trail

28.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanardsville
00h 42m from Orange County
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Orange County and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisonburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange County to Harrisonburg?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Stanardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Orange County and 34 miles from Harrisonburg.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Orange County and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisonburg.

Stop Ideas Near Stanardsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stanardsville, 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 Stanardsville.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

30 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

44 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

58 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

86 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange County and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.95 km).

Orange County

#1 Orange County

County in Virginia, United States

Population37,695
Coordinates38.2462400, -78.0134900
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Harrisonburg

#2 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Bickers Lane (-78.012026, 38.245359)
End: North Main Street (-78.868577, 38.449511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.03
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $9.52 $19.03
Mid-grade $4.63 $10.65 $21.31
Premium $5.01 $11.53 $23.06
Diesel $6.21 $14.29 $28.58

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange County and Harrisonburg. The current time is 16:22:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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