How far is Arlington, VA from Hollins, VA?

The driving distance from Arlington, VA to Hollins, VA is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.82 mi
04h 16m
Flight
187.43 mi
301.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.43 mi
Kilometers
301.64 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.82 mi
Kilometers
366.64 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Broadway
VA

Road in Manhattan, New York City

From Arlington
113.8 mi
02h 08m
To Hollins
114 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Hollins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Hollins.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Boulevard

    2828 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Glebe Road

    936 ft · 31 sec · North Glebe Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fairfax Drive

    667 ft · 28 sec · Fairfax Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on I 66 Toll West

    2423 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Custis Memorial Parkway

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Custis Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    44.8 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 115: Hollins, Roanoke

    1925 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Plantation Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Plantation Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plantation Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Hollins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
154 mi · 68%
Custis Memorial Parkway
70.4 mi · 31%
Plantation Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Wilson Boulevard
0.54 mi
I 66 Toll West
0.46 mi
VA 115
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

109 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
187.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadway
02h 08m from Arlington
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Hollins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Hollins?

The road trip is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Broadway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Arlington and 114 miles from Hollins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.85 one way or $63.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Hollins.

Stop Ideas Near Broadway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broadway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadway.

RAIL

Staunton station

57 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

70 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

72 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

115 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Hollins. Straight-line distance: 187.43 mi (301.64 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hollins

City in Virginia, United States of America

Population14,673
Coordinates37.3412500, -79.9431000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-77.10428, 38.88101)
End: Hollins (-79.9431, 37.34125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.43 L · about $31.85
Round trip
$63.69
16.08 gal · 60.86 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.85 $63.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.61 $71.22
Premium $4.78 $38.42 $76.83
Diesel $5.62 $45.22 $90.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Hollins. The current time is 04:01:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.