How far is Poquoson, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?

The driving distance from Poquoson, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.88 mi
03h 09m
Flight
165.49 mi
266.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.49 mi
Kilometers
266.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.88 mi
Kilometers
328.11 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisonburg
Sat, Apr 25, 7:18 PM EDT
Return by in Poquoson
Sat, Apr 25, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poquoson
2026-04-25T16:08
Arrive Harrisonburg
Sat, Apr 25, 7:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poquoson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Poquoson
101.8 mi
01h 34m
To Harrisonburg
102 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poquoson and Harrisonburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Poquoson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Poquoson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Little Florida Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Florida Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Victory Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Staunton, Winchester

    2481 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 253: Harrisonburg

    1025 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Port Republic Road

    3246 ft · 2 min · Port Republic Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
146 mi · 71%
I 81 North
24.2 mi · 12%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 11%
Victory Boulevard
4.66 mi · 2%
Poquoson Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Little Florida Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

89.8 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
01h 34m from Poquoson
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Poquoson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrisonburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poquoson to Harrisonburg?

The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Poquoson and 102 miles from Harrisonburg.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.48 one way or $56.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Poquoson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrisonburg.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poquoson and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 165.49 mi (266.33 km).

Poquoson

#1 Poquoson

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population12,257
Coordinates37.1223700, -76.3457800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Harrisonburg

#2 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Poquoson Avenue (-76.346015, 37.122346)
End: North Main Street (-78.868577, 38.449511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.23 L · about $28.48
Round trip
$56.96
14.38 gal · 54.46 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.48 $56.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.84 $63.69
Premium $4.78 $34.35 $68.71
Diesel $5.62 $40.44 $80.87

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Poquoson and Harrisonburg. The current time is 16:08:55.

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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.