Origin
Roanoke, VA
Afternoon in Roanoke on Thursday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, VA to Concord, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, VA
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Concord, VA
César O'neill
Trip Overview
This 63.2-mile drive from Roanoke to Concord, Virginia, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 460 and passing along West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike and Blue Ridge Boulevard, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, it's an economical option for a quick journey. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it ideal for a short excursion. The route stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points within Virginia.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is heavily influenced by highway travel, with 79% of the journey on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.7 miles on US 460, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While predominantly a highway experience, the inclusion of West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike and Blue Ridge Boulevard suggests some variations in road type might break up the monotony. This route prioritizes efficient travel over extensive scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 460 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 460 and West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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1st Street Southwest
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest
Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast
Turn left onto US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt / Orange Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt / Orange Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
7
27 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 460
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460 toward US 460 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 460 East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 460 | 35.7 mi | 45m |
| West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| Blue Ridge Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Orange Avenue Northeast | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Challenger Avenue Northeast | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Kimball Avenue Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Blue Ridge Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Village Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 460
— 35.7 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, VA and Concord, VA.
1
Start on this road
285 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
3
Turn sharp left onto US 221; US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Franklin Road Southwest
4
Turn left onto US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Williamson Road Southeast
5
Continue on US 11; US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Williamson Road Northeast
6
Turn right onto Kimball Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kimball Avenue Northeast
7
Turn right onto US 221; US 460; US 220 Alt
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Orange Avenue Northeast
8
Continue on US 221; US 460; US 220 Alternate
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Challenger Avenue Northeast
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 221; US 460
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Blue Ridge Boulevard
10
Continue on US 221; US 460
15 mi
·
18 min
·
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
11
Continue on US 221; US 460
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Blue Ridge Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
36 mi
·
45 min
·
US 460
Toward US 460 East
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto VA 24
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Village Highway
14
Turn left onto SR 609
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Phoebe Pond Road
15
Arrive at destination
SR 609
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Roanoke, VA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Roanoke, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, VA
The final approach into Concord, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.81 | $21.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.02
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
(14.6 mi)
$1.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Concord, VA
Afternoon in Concord on Thursday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Bedford, VA
32 mi in
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
29 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
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Roanoke, VA to Concord, VA covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 460, West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Blue Ridge Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Roanoke, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS / Franklin Road Southwest): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (US 221; US 220 BUS; VA 116 / Williamson Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Roanoke, VA to Concord, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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