How far is Hollins, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

The driving distance from Hollins, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
287.78 mi
04h 34m
Flight
221.09 mi
355.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.09 mi
Kilometers
355.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.78 mi
Kilometers
463.13 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollins
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Virginia Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Mineral
VA

Town of the United States

From Hollins
143.7 mi
02h 17m
To Virginia Beach
144 mi
02h 17m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollins and Virginia Beach.

  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

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth

    914 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Va Beach

    3229 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 55%
Plantation Road
76.6 mi · 27%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 8%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 4%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.7 mi
221.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral
02h 17m from Hollins
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hollins and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollins to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Mineral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Hollins and 144 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.20 one way or $80.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

47 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

51 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Fredericksburg

51 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Culpeper station

52 mi away
109 South Commerce Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollins and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 221.09 mi (355.81 km).

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#1 Hollins

City in Virginia, United States of America

Population14,673
Coordinates37.3412500, -79.9431000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Virginia Beach

#2 Virginia Beach

The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.

Population451,231
Coordinates36.8529300, -75.9779900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Plantation Road (-79.943291, 37.341129)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.44 L · about $40.20
Round trip
$80.41
20.3 gal · 76.88 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.20 $80.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.95 $89.91
Premium $4.78 $48.50 $96.99
Diesel $5.62 $57.08 $114.17

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 Virginia Beach. The current time is 21:28:01.

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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.