How far is Timberlake, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
The driving distance from Timberlake, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Timberlake and Harrisonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timberlake and Harrisonburg.
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Start on Timberlake Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Timberlake Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 501 North
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Continue on Old Forest Road
1497 ft · 32 sec · Old Forest Road
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Turn left onto Lynchburg Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Turn left onto Boonsboro Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonsboro Road
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Continue on Lee Jackson Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elon Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Elon Road
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Continue on Glasgow Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Highway
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Continue on South Magnolia Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Turn straight
3053 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Beech Avenue
2457 ft · 42 sec · Beech Avenue
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Turn left onto West 29th Street
1 km · 43 sec · West 29th Street
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Continue on East Midland Trail
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 253: Harrisonburg
1025 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Port Republic Road
3246 ft · 2 min · Port Republic Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Timberlake and Harrisonburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Midland Trail
Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Timberlake and Sunny near Harrisonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Timberlake to Harrisonburg?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Timberlake and 54.8 miles from Harrisonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Timberlake and Sunny near Harrisonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Timberlake and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 80.82 mi (130.07 km).
#1 Timberlake
Census designated place
| Population | 12,183 |
| Coordinates | 37.3207000, -79.2575300 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-78.868577, 38.449511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.79 | $33.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.31 | $42.63 |
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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