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Trip from Alexandria, VA to Concord, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h

Distance

198.1 mi

319 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 47m ★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Alexandria, VA, VA

Alexandria, VA

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Concord, VA, VA

Concord, VA

César O'neill

Trip Overview

This 198.1-mile drive from Alexandria, VA, to Concord, VA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours to complete. The route primarily utilizes I-95, Anderson Highway, and Maidens Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $31, this journey through Virginia's Southeast region is an economical option for a quick getaway. Given its reasonable duration, it's well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pacing.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

99 miles from Alexandria, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 86.5 mi 1h 37m
Anderson Highway 24.7 mi 31m
Maidens Road 11.6 mi 16m
Old Courthouse Road 10 mi 11m
I 64 9.9 mi 10m
Richmond Highway 8.6 mi 10m
Mount Rush Highway 8.6 mi 9m
East James Anderson Highway 8.1 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 86.5 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, VA and Concord, VA.

1

Start on VA 400

75 ft · 6 sec · South Washington Street
2

Turn right onto King Street

314 ft · 14 sec · King Street
3

Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street
4

Turn right onto Duke Street

334 ft · 18 sec · Duke Street
5

Turn left onto VA 400

0.2 mi · 50 sec · South Washington Street
6

Turn right onto Gibbon Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Gibbon Street
7

Turn left onto US 1

0.2 mi · 34 sec · South Patrick Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

438 ft · 10 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 West Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 95; I 495

5.0 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

37 mi · 43 min · I 95
Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

49 mi · 53 min · I 95
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 84B Toward I 295 North: Charlottesville Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 1 South: Richmond
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
16

Merge onto I 295

8.1 mi · 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
18

Merge onto I 64

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 64
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 167 Toward SR 617: Oilville, Goochland Use the slight right lane.
20

At end of road, turn left onto SR 617

0.6 mi · 1 min · Oilville Road
21

At end of road, turn right onto US 250

0.8 mi · 1 min · Broad Street Road
22

Turn left onto SR 632

3.5 mi · 4 min · Fairground Road
23

Turn left onto SR 634

12 mi · 16 min · Maidens Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Turn right onto US 60

25 mi · 31 min · Anderson Highway
25

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
26

Continue on US 60

7.8 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway
27

Turn slight left onto VA 24

8.6 mi · 9 min · Mount Rush Highway
28

Continue on VA 24

10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
29

Take the exit onto VA 24

0.2 mi · 29 sec · VA 24
Toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
30

Merge onto US 460; VA 24

8.6 mi · 10 min · Richmond Highway
31

Turn left onto VA 24

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Village Highway
32

Turn left onto SR 609

73 ft · 2 sec · Phoebe Pond Road
33

Arrive at destination

SR 609

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour drive, starting your trip in the morning allows ample time to reach Concord without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto Anderson Highway and Maidens Road, as services might be less frequent than on I-95. The $31 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting your expenses for this trip.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99 miles from Alexandria, VA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 44 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99 miles or 1h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Alexandria, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alexandria, VA

This is one driving day of about 198.1 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Alexandria, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 86.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashland, VA

99 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Woodbridge, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99 miles from Alexandria, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Caboose Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ashland, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.9

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047982933

Visit website

Market Cafe

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Glen Allen, Virginia

1.8 mi

Jake's Place Restaurant & Market

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ashland, Virginia

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Oley's Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glen Allen, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99

Hours: 8:30 am–2:30 pm

+18044243399

The Caboose Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.9

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047982933

Visit website

Market Cafe

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 9:30 am–9:30 pm

+18049340144

Visit website

Jake's Place Restaurant & Market

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.9

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18047983287

Visit website

Cafe 54 Breakfast and Lunch

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.9

Ashland, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18043688671

Visit website

Starline Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.1

Springfield, Virginia

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+17034554141

Visit website

Mama Cucina | Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 99

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+18043463350

Visit website

Angela's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.6

Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15405825250

Visit website

Potros Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99

Henrico, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18045621479

Visit website

Oley's Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 8:30 am–2:30 pm

+18044243399

Corner Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18044473766

Visit website

Rise & Grind Cafe, Powhatan, VA

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127.3

Powhatan, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18043726134

Visit website

Cameron Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17032128211

Visit website

Royal Bazaar Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 99

Richmond, Virginia

+18043088837

Publix Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 99

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18047996041

Curitiba Art Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 42.4

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

Visit website

Dubai Girls Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18044001505

EVgo Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 99

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 99

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+33172676914

Visit website

Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 42.4

Fredericksburg, VA

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+15407868344

Visit website

2 stars hotel

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 70.7

Ruther Glen, Virginia

National Museum of the Marine Corps

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 28.3

Triangle, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Visit website

Mount Vernon Trail

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17032892500

Visit website

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17036832007

Visit website

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15712720095

Visit website

The Capital Wheel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Hours: 4–10 pm

+13018428650

Visit website

Occoquan Regional Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 14.1

Lorton, Virginia

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+17036902121

Visit website

Escapology Escape Room National Harbor

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+13015501873

Visit website

National Harbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776285427

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 112.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 49...
8
1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South, I 495 West
6
6.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 95

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
7
93.1 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Charlottesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 84B Toward I 295 North: Charlottesville
8
112.8 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward SR 617: Oilville, Goochland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 167 Toward SR 617: Oilville, Goochland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.98 one way

$61.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $33.87 $67.74
premium $4.70 $36.66 $73.33
diesel $5.61 $43.74 $87.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.4 0 $20.80 $9.51
Efficient EV 49.5 0 $17.33 $7.92
EV Truck/SUV 79.2 0 $27.73 $12.68

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Alexandria, VA

Late night in Alexandria on Sunday

Local time

4:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, VA

Late night in Concord on Sunday

Local time

4:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Ashland, VA

99 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 184.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a varied driving experience on this 198.1-mile journey. Nearly half of the drive, about 49%, is on the interstate, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 86.5 miles on I-95. As you transition to roads like Anderson Highway and Maidens Road, the character shifts from faster highway speeds to a more mixed, potentially slower pace. This blend means you'll encounter both efficient travel and more local road conditions.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 198.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Alexandria, VA to Concord, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Goochland along the way.

Goochland

112.8 mi in | ~2h 12m

About the Cities

Starting in Alexandria, VA

Full guide →

Alexandria is a city in Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., in the United States.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 198.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Concord, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Concord, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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