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

The driving distance from Rust Hollow, VA to Damascus, VA is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.38 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.17 mi
26.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.17 mi
Kilometers
26.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.38 mi
Kilometers
34.41 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Damascus
Fri, Nov 6, 10:51 AM EST
Return by in Rust Hollow
Fri, Nov 6, 11:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rust Hollow
2026-11-06T10:20
Arrive Damascus
Fri, Nov 6, 10:51 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Abingdon
VA

City in Virginia, USA

From Rust Hollow
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To Damascus
10.7 mi
00h 15m

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
Damascus Weather
VA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Today
Using Abingdon as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

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 Damascus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rust Hollow Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Rust Hollow Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wyndale Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wyndale Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Providence Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westinghouse Road

    1850 ft · 57 sec · Westinghouse Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    1876 ft · 39 sec · Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    722 ft · 27 sec · Providence Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 58: Abingdon, Damascus

    1685 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lee Highway

    1617 ft · 43 sec · Lee Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jeb Stuart Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Jeb Stuart Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Beaver Dam Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Beaver Dam Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Laurel Avenue

    2246 ft · 1 min · West Laurel Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    108 m · 14 sec · East 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Douglas Drive

    29 m · 5 sec · Douglas Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeb Stuart Highway
9.11 mi · 43%
Providence Road
8.1 mi · 38%
Rust Hollow Road
0.79 mi · 4%
Wyndale Road
0.73 mi · 3%
North Beaver Dam Avenue
0.7 mi · 3%
Lee Highway
0.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jeb Stuart Highway

Continue on Jeb Stuart Highway

9.11 mi · 00h 13m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abingdon
00h 15m from Rust Hollow
Leave By
7:28 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rust Hollow and Sunny near Damascus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Abingdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Rust Hollow and 10.7 miles from Damascus.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rust Hollow and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 16.17 mi (26.03 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
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#2 Damascus

Town in Virginia, United States

Population775
Coordinates36.6337300, -81.7837300
Altitude595
CountryUnited States
Start: Rust Hollow Road (-82.064456, 36.698256)
End: Douglas Drive (-81.783619, 36.633737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.98
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $2.99 $5.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.37 $6.73
Premium $4.84 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $6.21 $4.72 $9.43

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rust Hollow and Damascus. The current time is 10:20:25.

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.