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

The driving distance from Hollymead, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.87 mi
03h 08m
Flight
160.85 mi
258.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.85 mi
Kilometers
258.86 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.87 mi
Kilometers
305.57 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 3:48 AM EST
Return by in Hollymead
Sun, Nov 8, 6:57 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollymead
2026-11-08T00:39
Arrive Virginia Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 3:48 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollymead
9:00 PM EST
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Hollymead
91.8 mi
01h 34m
To Virginia Beach
98.1 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goldentree Place

    39 m · 8 sec · Goldentree Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hollymead Drive

    2255 ft · 1 min · Hollymead Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seminole Trail

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Seminole Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hydraulic Road

    1022 ft · 32 sec · Hydraulic Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hydraulic Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Hydraulic Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Hydraulic Road

    1252 ft · 33 sec · Hydraulic Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto U.S. 250 Bypass

    2.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. 250 Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Long Street

    1620 ft · 42 sec · Long Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Richmond Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 64 East

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  18. 18

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  19. 19

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollymead 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
121 mi · 64%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 12%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 6%
Seminole Trail
4.75 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 34m from Hollymead
Leave By
10:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Hollymead and Sunny near Virginia Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Hollymead and 98.1 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Hollymead and Sunny near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollymead and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 160.85 mi (258.86 km).

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#1 Hollymead

Hollymead is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1170800, -78.4416800
Altitude152
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: Goldentree Place (-78.441672, 38.117281)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.36 L · about $26.08
Round trip
$52.15
13.4 gal · 50.72 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.08 $52.15
Mid-grade $4.39 $29.44 $58.88
Premium $4.80 $32.14 $64.28
Diesel $6.18 $41.40 $82.80

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollymead and Virginia Beach. The current time is 00:39:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.