How far is Lynchburg, VA from Hollins, VA?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Hollins, VA is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Hollins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Hollins.
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Start on 10th Street
68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1741 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 128 West
1192 ft · 43 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Candlers Mountain Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Candlers Mountain Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West, US 29 South: Roanoke, Danville
1549 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
1500 ft · 33 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Cloverdale Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cloverdale Road
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Turn left onto Read Mountain Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Read Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on Williamson Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Williamson Road
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Turn left onto Plantation Road
1 km · 1 min · Plantation Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plantation Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg and Hollins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 460 West
Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lynchburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hollins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Hollins?
The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 28.8 miles from Lynchburg and 28.8 miles from Hollins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lynchburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hollins.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Hollins. Straight-line distance: 44.25 mi (71.22 km).
#1 Lynchburg
The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
| Population | 81,561 |
| Coordinates | 37.4137500, -79.1422500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hollins
City in Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 14,673 |
| Coordinates | 37.3412500, -79.9431000 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hollins (-79.9431, 37.34125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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