How far is Rust Hollow, VA from Abingdon, VA?

The driving distance from Rust Hollow, VA to Abingdon, VA is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.42 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.88 mi
7.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.88 mi
Kilometers
7.86 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.42 mi
Kilometers
8.72 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abingdon
Fri, Nov 6, 11:16 AM EST
Return by in Rust Hollow
Fri, Nov 6, 11:31 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rust Hollow
2026-11-06T11:02
Arrive Abingdon
Fri, Nov 6, 11:16 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rust Hollow
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colonial Heights
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Rust Hollow
2.7 mi
00h 07m
To Abingdon
2.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rust Hollow and Abingdon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rust Hollow and Abingdon.

  1. 1

    Start on Rust Hollow Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Rust Hollow Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wyndale Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Wyndale Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Village Boulevard

    1485 ft · 43 sec · Village Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Porterfield Highway Southwest

    120 m · 12 sec · Porterfield Highway Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cummings Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Cummings Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cummings Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rust Hollow and Abingdon.

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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wyndale Road
3.28 mi · 60%
West Main Street
1.07 mi · 20%
Rust Hollow Road
0.79 mi · 15%
Village Boulevard
0.28 mi · 5%
Porterfield Highway Southwest
0.07 mi · 1%
Cummings Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Wyndale Road

Turn left onto Wyndale Road

3.28 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colonial Heights
00h 07m from Rust Hollow
Leave By
8:00 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rust Hollow and Sunny near Abingdon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rust Hollow to Abingdon?

The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colonial Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Rust Hollow and 2.7 miles from Abingdon.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rust Hollow and Sunny near Abingdon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rust Hollow and Abingdon. Straight-line distance: 4.88 mi (7.86 km).

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#1 Rust Hollow

Rust Hollow is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.6981600, -82.0643000
Altitude626
CountryUnited States
Abingdon

#2 Abingdon

City in Virginia, USA

Population7,856
Coordinates36.7098300, -81.9773500
Altitude629
CountryUnited States
Start: Rust Hollow Road (-82.064456, 36.698256)
End: Cummings Street (-81.977359, 36.709827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.72 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.49
0.38 gal · 1.44 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $0.74 $1.49
Mid-grade $4.41 $0.84 $1.68
Premium $4.82 $0.92 $1.83
Diesel $6.20 $1.18 $2.35

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Rust Hollow and Abingdon. The current time is 11:02:04.

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.