How far is Chesapeake, VA from Hollins, VA?

The driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Hollins, VA is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
275.3 mi
05h 15m
Flight
205.38 mi
330.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.38 mi
Kilometers
330.52 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.3 mi
Kilometers
443.05 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake
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
Louisa
VA

County in Virginia, United States

From Chesapeake
137.6 mi
02h 37m
To Hollins
137.8 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
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 Chesapeake and Hollins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on D Street

    126 m · 21 sec · D Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Poindexter Street

    1617 ft · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 464 North

    1284 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul Boulevard, Downtown, Norfolk

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard

    1575 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    3199 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Granby Street

    4 mi · 9 min · Granby Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 64

    1001 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    44.8 mi · 49 min

  23. 23

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

    1925 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Plantation Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Plantation Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plantation Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
166 mi · 60%
Hampton Roads Beltway
70.7 mi · 26%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 8%
Granby Street
3.95 mi · 1%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
Plantation Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.9 mi
205.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
02h 37m from Chesapeake
Leave By
6:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chesapeake and Sunny near Hollins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Chesapeake and 137.8 miles from Hollins.

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

The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 6:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisa, 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 Louisa.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

43 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

50 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

55 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

57 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake and Hollins. Straight-line distance: 205.38 mi (330.52 km).

Chesapeake

#1 Chesapeake

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population247,011
Coordinates36.8190400, -76.2749400
Altitude3
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: Chesapeake (-76.27494, 36.81904)
End: Hollins (-79.9431, 37.34125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.77 L · about $38.46
Round trip
$76.92
19.42 gal · 73.54 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.46 $76.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.01 $86.01
Premium $4.78 $46.39 $92.79
Diesel $5.62 $54.61 $109.22

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 Chesapeake and Hollins. The current time is 00:04:08.

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.