Durham, North Carolina to Harrisonburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

169.7 miles 273.1 km · straight line
212.1 miles estimated 341.4 km · driving distance
4h 16min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Harrisonburg is 169.7 miles (273.1 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located N of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 212.1 miles, taking about 4h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina and Harrisonburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Harrisonburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 16min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 7min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 3min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 146.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients