How far is Concord, VA from Arlington, VA?

The driving distance from Concord, VA to Arlington, VA is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.15 mi
03h 17m
Flight
147.1 mi
236.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.1 mi
Kilometers
236.73 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.15 mi
Kilometers
289.93 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Mon, Nov 9, 12:08 AM EST
Return by in Concord
Mon, Nov 9, 3:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-11-08T20:51
Arrive Arlington
Mon, Nov 9, 12:08 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM EST
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
Stanardsville
VA

Town in Virginia

From Concord
89.9 mi
01h 38m
To Arlington
90.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Phoebe Pond Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Phoebe Pond Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Village Highway

    2641 ft · 55 sec · Village Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Richmond Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Richmond Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville

    3043 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Monacan Parkway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Monacan Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Amherst Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · South Amherst Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Thomas Nelson Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · Thomas Nelson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Monacan Trail

    20.2 mi · 26 min · Monacan Trail

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Emmet Street North

    44 m · 11 sec · Emmet Street North

  11. 11

    Continue on Emmet Street North

    2610 ft · 1 min · Emmet Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on Seminole Trail

    33.9 mi · 49 min · Seminole Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on James Monroe Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · James Monroe Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    23.3 mi · 30 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North, US 29 North

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 120, VA 237

    1641 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    573 ft · 25 sec · Fairfax Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Glebe Road

    985 ft · 33 sec · North Glebe Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Wilson Boulevard

    2854 ft · 2 min · Wilson Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Arlington.

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seminole Trail
33.9 mi · 19%
I 66 East
28.1 mi · 16%
James Madison Highway
23.3 mi · 13%
Thomas Nelson Highway
21.6 mi · 12%
Monacan Trail
20.3 mi · 11%
Monacan Parkway
12.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Seminole Trail

Continue on Seminole Trail

33.9 mi · 00h 49m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanardsville
01h 38m from Concord
Leave By
10:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Concord and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Arlington?

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Stanardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Concord and 90.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.63 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Concord and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Stanardsville

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

30 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

44 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

58 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

86 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 147.1 mi (236.73 km).

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#1 Concord

Concord is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3426400, -78.9750200
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia.

Population229,164
Coordinates38.8810100, -77.1042800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Phoebe Pond Road (-78.975015, 37.342767)
End: Wilson Boulevard (-77.104347, 38.881084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.06 L · about $24.63
Round trip
$49.25
12.72 gal · 48.12 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $24.63 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.37 $27.77 $55.55
Premium $4.78 $30.41 $60.81
Diesel $6.17 $39.22 $78.44

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Arlington. The current time is 20:51:40.

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.