How far is Roanoke, VA from Concord, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Concord, VA is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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 26m.
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 Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Concord.
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Start on the route
87 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest
1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast
990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast
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Continue on Williamson Road Northeast
1009 ft · 37 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Kimball Avenue Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Kimball Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue Northeast
2.9 mi · 6 min · Orange Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Challenger Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Blue Ridge Avenue
2951 ft · 42 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
35.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn right onto Village Highway
2641 ft · 58 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 Roanoke and Concord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 460 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 East
35.7 mi · 00h 45m
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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke to Concord?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Roanoke and 31.6 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Roanoke and Partly Cloudy near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Blacksburg, VA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Concord. Straight-line distance: 53.34 mi (85.84 km).
#1 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
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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