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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.59 mi
01h 19m
Flight
44.25 mi
71.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.25 mi
Kilometers
71.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.59 mi
Kilometers
92.68 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
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 Lynchburg
28.8 mi
00h 39m
To Hollins
28.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    68 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1741 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Lynchburg Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lynchburg Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 128 West

    1192 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Candlers Mountain Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Candlers Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West, US 29 South: Roanoke, Danville

    1549 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast

    1500 ft · 33 sec · Challenger Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cloverdale Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Cloverdale Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Read Mountain Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Read Mountain Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Williamson Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Williamson Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Plantation Road

    1 km · 1 min · Plantation Road

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 West
24.5 mi · 43%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 25%
Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.49 mi · 10%
Lynchburg Expressway
3.46 mi · 6%
Cloverdale Road
2.16 mi · 4%
Read Mountain Road
1.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 39m from Lynchburg
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Lynchburg and Hollins. Straight-line distance: 44.25 mi (71.22 km).

Lynchburg

#1 Lynchburg

The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Population81,561
Coordinates37.4137500, -79.1422500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hollins

City in Virginia, United States of America

Population14,673
Coordinates37.3412500, -79.9431000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynchburg (-79.14225, 37.41375)
End: Hollins (-79.9431, 37.34125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.04
Round trip
$16.08
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Hollins. The current time is 22:54:29.

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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.