How far is Warrenton, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
The driving distance from Warrenton, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
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.
Town of Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warrenton and Harrisonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenton and Harrisonburg.
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Start on Culpeper Street
23 m · 7 sec · Culpeper Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
43 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Waterloo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Waterloo Street
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Continue on Frost Avenue
2565 ft · 57 sec · Frost Avenue
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Continue on Lee Highway
54.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on East Lee Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Lee Highway
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Turn left onto East Old Cross Road
1 mi · 3 min · East Old Cross Road
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Turn left
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Harrisonburg
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Market Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
15 m · 2 sec · North 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 Warrenton and Harrisonburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lee Highway
Continue on Lee Highway
54.4 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Clear leaving Warrenton and Sunny near Harrisonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warrenton to Harrisonburg?
The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Luray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Warrenton and 55.9 miles from Harrisonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Warrenton and Sunny near Harrisonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Luray
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 Luray.
Culpeper station
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Manassas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warrenton and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 60.79 mi (97.83 km).
#1 Warrenton
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,982 |
| Coordinates | 38.7134500, -77.7952700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
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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