How far is Hollins, VA from Harrisonburg, VA?
The driving distance from Hollins, VA to Harrisonburg, VA is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollins and Harrisonburg.
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Start on Plantation Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Plantation Road
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Take the ramp right
2071 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 253: Harrisonburg
1025 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Port Republic Road
3246 ft · 2 min · Port Republic Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollins and Harrisonburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Plantation Road
Continue straight
47.5 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hollins and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollins to Harrisonburg?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Hollins and 51.5 miles from Harrisonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hollins and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollins and Harrisonburg. Straight-line distance: 96.41 mi (155.15 km).
#1 Hollins
City in Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 14,673 |
| Coordinates | 37.3412500, -79.9431000 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisonburg
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 53,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.4495700, -78.8689200 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-78.868577, 38.449511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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