How far is Hollins, VA from Newport News, VA?

The driving distance from Hollins, VA to Newport News, VA is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
249.93 mi
03h 51m
Flight
191.95 mi
308.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.95 mi
Kilometers
308.91 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.93 mi
Kilometers
402.23 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollins
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Newport News
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollins
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
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Hollins
124.8 mi
01h 55m
To Newport News
125.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollins and Newport News.

  1. 1

    Start on Plantation Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Plantation Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
148 mi · 59%
Plantation Road
76.6 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
I 295 North
1.23 mi
Diligence Drive
0.47 mi
US 17 South
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 01h 38m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
191.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
01h 55m from Hollins
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hollins and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollins to Newport News?

The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Hollins and 125.1 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.94 one way or $69.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hollins and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello

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

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

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Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
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Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollins and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 191.95 mi (308.91 km).

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#1 Hollins

City in Virginia, United States of America

Population14,673
Coordinates37.3412500, -79.9431000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Plantation Road (-79.943291, 37.341129)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.39 L · about $34.94
Round trip
$69.87
17.64 gal · 66.78 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.94 $69.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.06 $78.13
Premium $4.78 $42.14 $84.28
Diesel $5.62 $49.60 $99.21

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollins and Newport News. The current time is 19:40:14.

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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.