How far is Alexandria, VA from Concord, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Concord, VA is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Concord.
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Start on South Washington Street
23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto King Street
96 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street
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Turn right onto Duke Street
102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Gibbon Street
923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street
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Turn left onto South Patrick Street
1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
133 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
3238 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight left
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left
49.3 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Charlottesville
2438 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Richmond
1210 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
2807 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 617: Oilville, Goochland
1026 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oilville Road
2989 ft · 1 min · Oilville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street Road
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Turn left onto Fairground Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Maidens Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Maidens Road
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Turn right onto Anderson Highway
24.7 mi · 32 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn left onto Village Highway
2701 ft · 59 sec · Village Highway
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Turn left onto Phoebe Pond Road
22 m · 2 sec · Phoebe Pond Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Phoebe Pond Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Capital Beltway (Local)
Keep slight left
49.3 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Alexandria and Partly Cloudy near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Concord?
The road trip is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Alexandria and 99.1 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.07 one way or $54.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alexandria and Partly Cloudy near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Concord. Straight-line distance: 145.61 mi (234.34 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
Concord is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3426400, -78.9750200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Concord (-78.97502, 37.34264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.87 | $27.07 | $54.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $30.53 | $61.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.42 | $66.84 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $43.11 | $86.21 |
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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