How far is Springfield, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?

The driving distance from Springfield, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.77 mi
02h 07m
Flight
93.77 mi
150.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.77 mi
Kilometers
150.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.77 mi
Kilometers
208.84 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisonburg
Tue, Nov 10, 4:13 PM EST
Return by in Springfield
Tue, Nov 10, 6:20 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-11-10T14:06
Arrive Harrisonburg
Tue, Nov 10, 4:13 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EST
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
Front Royal
VA

Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States

From Springfield
64.6 mi
01h 03m
To Harrisonburg
65.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Floyd Avenue

    12 m · 7 sec · Floyd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Avenue

    1958 ft · 56 sec · Amherst Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    89 m · 9 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Backlick Road

    655 ft · 26 sec · Backlick Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1892 ft · 56 sec · Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Vienna, Front Royal

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    52.5 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Harrisonburg

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Market Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street

  15. 15

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

    15 m · 2 sec · North 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 Springfield 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 66 West
65.1 mi · 50%
I 81 South
53.2 mi · 41%
Capital Beltway
6.74 mi · 5%
I 495 North
1.55 mi · 1%
East Market Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Amherst Avenue
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 66 West

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 12m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Front Royal
01h 03m from Springfield
Leave By
2:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Harrisonburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 64.6 miles from Springfield and 65.2 miles from Harrisonburg.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.64 one way or $35.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Harrisonburg.

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 Springfield and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 93.77 mi (150.91 km).

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#1 Springfield

Springfield is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7892800, -77.1872000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Harrisonburg

#2 Harrisonburg

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population53,204
Coordinates38.4495700, -78.8689200
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Floyd Avenue (-77.1872, 38.789295)
End: North Main Street (-78.868577, 38.449511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $17.64
Round trip
$35.28
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $17.64 $35.28
Mid-grade $4.33 $19.83 $39.65
Premium $4.75 $21.76 $43.53
Diesel $6.15 $28.18 $56.36

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Harrisonburg. The current time is 14:06:49.

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.