Harrisonburg to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

508.4 miles 818.2 km · straight line
610.1 miles estimated 981.8 km · driving distance
12h 16min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Harrisonburg from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Harrisonburg to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 508.4 miles (818.2 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NNE of Harrisonburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 610.1 miles, taking about 12h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Harrisonburg is in Virginia, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Harrisonburg and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Harrisonburg to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 16min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 43min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 57min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Harrisonburg & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients