How far is Concord, VA from Alexandria, VA?
The driving distance from Concord, VA to Alexandria, VA is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Alexandria.
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Start on Phoebe Pond Road
22 m · 4 sec · Phoebe Pond Road
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Turn right onto Village Highway
2641 ft · 57 sec · Village Highway
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Turn right onto Richmond Highway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
879 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight left
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · West James 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 Anderson Highway
24.7 mi · 32 min · Anderson Highway
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Turn left onto Maidens Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Maidens Road
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Turn right onto Fairground Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Fairground Road
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Turn right onto Broad Street Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street Road
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Turn left onto Oilville Road
2073 ft · 41 sec · Oilville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Richmond, Washington
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 1 North: Richmond, Washington
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Richmond, Washington
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Washington
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 95 North: Washington
577 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
47 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
2 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Alexandria
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
134 m · 8 sec · Richmond Highway
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Continue on South Patrick Street
1551 ft · 46 sec · South Patrick Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
953 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2462 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Alexandria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
47 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Concord and Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 99.4 miles from Concord and 89.4 miles from Alexandria.
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 43.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Concord and Sunny near Alexandria.
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 Concord and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 145.61 mi (234.34 km).
#1 Concord
Concord is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3426400, -78.9750200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Washington Street (-77.04696, 38.804845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.87 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $29.08 | $58.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.84 | $63.68 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $41.07 | $82.14 |
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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