Cities Near Harrisonburg
Cities near Harrisonburg, Virginia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Lynchburg, Centreville, Leesburg. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Harrisonburg, Virginia is Lynchburg, about 73 mi (118 km) away — roughly 1 hr 42 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | 73 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Centreville | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Leesburg | 84 mi / 135 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dale City | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Reston | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Richmond | 99 mi / 159 km | 2 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Germantown | 99 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Arlington | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Roanoke | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rockville | 102 mi / 165 km | 2 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Harrisonburg
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lynchburg, Centreville, Leesburg, Dale City, Reston. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Harrisonburg
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Roanoke, Rockville. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Harrisonburg include Lynchburg, Centreville, Leesburg, Dale City, Reston. The closest is Lynchburg, about 73 miles (118 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.