How far is Concord, VA from Richmond, VA?
The driving distance from Concord, VA to Richmond, VA is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Richmond.
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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
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on Midlothian Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Turn right onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road
45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Continue on Powhite Parkway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right
2344 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood Avenue
995 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Maplewood Avenue
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
769 ft · 33 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Sheppard Street
712 ft · 30 sec · South Sheppard Street
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Turn right onto Idlewood Avenue
1568 ft · 58 sec · Idlewood Avenue
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Turn right onto South Robinson Street
93 m · 11 sec · South Robinson Street
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Turn left onto Grayland Avenue
2252 ft · 1 min · Grayland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Meadow Street
1 km · 2 min · South Meadow Street
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Turn right onto Monument Avenue
677 ft · 19 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Marcus-David Peters Circle
25 m · 2 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Anderson Highway
Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Concord and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Richmond?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Concord and 51.8 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Concord and Sunny near Richmond.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 84.36 mi (135.76 km).
#1 Concord
Concord is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3426400, -78.9750200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia.
| Population | 232,226 |
| Coordinates | 37.5537600, -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437, 37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
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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