How far is Hollins, VA from West Lynchburg, VA?

The driving distance from Hollins, VA to West Lynchburg, VA is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.59 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.22 mi
67.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.22 mi
Kilometers
67.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.59 mi
Kilometers
91.08 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lynchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollins
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive West Lynchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollins
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bedford
VA

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

From Hollins
26.7 mi
00h 33m
To West Lynchburg
29.9 mi
00h 33m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollins and West Lynchburg.

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 Business, VA 122

    914 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    716 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Independence Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Independence Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Forest Road

    17.1 mi · 26 min · Forest Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakeside Drive

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lakeside Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lakeside Drive

    66 m · 5 sec · Lakeside Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Lakeside Drive

    1159 ft · 30 sec · Lakeside Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Road
17.1 mi · 30%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 26%
Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.49 mi · 10%
Lakeside Drive
3.07 mi · 5%
US 460 East
2.78 mi · 5%
Cloverdale Road
2.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Forest Road

Turn right onto Forest Road

17.1 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 33m from Hollins
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hollins and Sunny near West Lynchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollins to West Lynchburg?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Hollins and 29.9 miles from West Lynchburg.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollins and Sunny near West Lynchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

33 mi away
825 Kemper St
BUS

Roanoke

37 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Clifton Forge

60 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

80 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollins and West Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 42.22 mi (67.95 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hollins

City in Virginia, United States of America

Population14,673
Coordinates37.3412500, -79.9431000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Lynchburg

A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population65,517
Coordinates37.4032000, -79.1780800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Plantation Road (-79.943291, 37.341129)
End: Lakeside Drive (-79.178116, 37.403242)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.86 $17.72
Premium $4.78 $9.56 $19.11
Diesel $5.62 $11.25 $22.50

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 West Lynchburg. The current time is 04:06:04.

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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.