How far is Hollins, VA from Suffolk, VA?

The driving distance from Hollins, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.1 mi
04h 06m
Flight
189.98 mi
305.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.98 mi
Kilometers
305.75 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.1 mi
Kilometers
362.27 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffolk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollins
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Suffolk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 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
Burkeville
VA

Town in Nottoway County, Virginia, United States

From Hollins
113 mi
02h 03m
To Suffolk
112.1 mi
02h 03m

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
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plantation Road

    1 km · 1 min · Plantation Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Williamson Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Read Mountain Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Read Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cloverdale Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Cloverdale Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Challenger Avenue Northeast

    1608 ft · 35 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Ridge Avenue

    2951 ft · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East

    89 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    42.9 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount NC, Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 460 East: Rocky Mount

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Rives Road

    1236 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Rives Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto County Drive

    9.5 mi · 14 min · County Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North County Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North County Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · General Mahone Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North County Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North County Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on General Mahone Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · General Mahone Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mahone Highway

    620 ft · 10 sec · Mahone Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on General Mahone Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 12 min · General Mahone Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Windsor Boulevard

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Windsor Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Pruden Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pruden Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    2720 ft · 55 sec · Providence Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Fork Road

    617 ft · 14 sec · Kings Fork Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Pitchkettle Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pitchkettle Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Constance Road

    1601 ft · 48 sec · West Constance Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto West Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Saratoga Street

    50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 East
132 mi · 59%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 6%
General Mahone Highway
14.3 mi · 6%
Windsor Boulevard
9.88 mi · 4%
County Drive
9.47 mi · 4%
General Mahone Boulevard
8.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 460 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East

89 mi · 01h 52m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
190 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burkeville
02h 03m from Hollins
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hollins and Sunny near Suffolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Burkeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Hollins and 112.1 miles from Suffolk.

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

The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burkeville

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

69 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

78 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

78 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Kemper Street station

88 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollins and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 189.98 mi (305.75 km).

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#1 Hollins

City in Virginia, United States of America

Population14,673
Coordinates37.3412500, -79.9431000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Suffolk

#2 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

Population93,913
Coordinates36.7283600, -76.5849600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Plantation Road (-79.943291, 37.341129)
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.07 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
15.88 gal · 60.14 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.17 $70.33
Premium $4.78 $37.94 $75.87
Diesel $5.62 $44.65 $89.31

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 Hollins and Suffolk. The current time is 00:42:16.

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.