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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Hollins, VA is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.33 mi
05h 28m
Flight
221.09 mi
355.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.09 mi
Kilometers
355.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.33 mi
Kilometers
462.42 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Hollins
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
9:00 PM EDT
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
Mineral
VA

Town of the United States

From Virginia Beach
143.5 mi
02h 44m
To Hollins
143.8 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Street

    37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1213 ft · 34 sec · Pacific Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond

    2025 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    44.8 mi · 49 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 115: Hollins, Roanoke

    1925 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Plantation Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Plantation Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plantation Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
167 mi · 58%
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 27%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 8%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
Plantation Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
221.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral
02h 44m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Hollins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Mineral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Virginia Beach and 143.8 miles from Hollins.

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

The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.16 one way or $80.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Virginia Beach and Sunny near Hollins.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mineral, 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 Mineral.

RAIL

Ashland

47 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

51 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Fredericksburg

51 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Culpeper station

52 mi away
109 South Commerce Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Hollins. Straight-line distance: 221.09 mi (355.81 km).

Virginia Beach

#1 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
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#2 Hollins

City in Virginia, United States of America

Population14,673
Coordinates37.3412500, -79.9431000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Hollins (-79.9431, 37.34125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.38 L · about $40.16
Round trip
$80.33
20.28 gal · 76.76 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.16 $80.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.91 $89.82
Premium $4.78 $48.45 $96.90
Diesel $5.62 $57.03 $114.05

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 Virginia Beach and Hollins. The current time is 00:37:14.

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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.