How far is it from Ghent to Sluis?

The distance between Ghent and Sluis is 58 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ghent to Sluis?

The drive from Ghent to Sluis takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Ghent to Sluis?

The fastest route from Ghent to Sluis covers 58 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Sluis from Ghent?

Sluis lies roughly to the north-west of Ghent.

Which towns do you pass between Ghent and Sluis?

Towns on the route from Ghent to Sluis include Wetteren, Asper, Adegem, Maldegem, IJzendijke.

Where can I stop to rest between Ghent and Sluis?

On the route from Ghent to Sluis you can take a break at Publiek Sanitair E. Braunplein.

Ghent Sluis

Distance: 58 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Ghent to Sluis takes about 55 min via E40. The distance is 58 km. The straight-line distance is 35 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gent, Afsnee, Eeklo, Eede, Sluis. Driving directions

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Driving directions38 · 58 km

1 Depart onto Emile Braunplein 5 m
2 Turn sharp right onto Sint-Baafsplein 40 m
3 Continue slightly left onto Sint-Baafsplein 86 m
4 Continue right onto Sint-Baafsplein 35 m
5 Turn left onto Limburgstraat 233 m
6 Continue right onto Lieven Bauwensplein 19 m
7 Continue straight onto François Laurentplein 109 m
8 At end of road, turn left onto Brabantdam 158 m
9 Continue right onto Kuiperskaai 222 m
10 Continue slightly left onto Franklin Rooseveltlaan 533 m
11 Keep slightly left onto Franklin Rooseveltlaan 109 m
12 Take ramp straight 2 km
13 Keep slightly left 2 km

14 Keep slightly right 135 m
15 Keep slightly left 479 m
16 Keep slightly right 740 m
17 Merge slightly left 20 km
18 Take exit slightly right 234 m
19 Keep slightly right 179 m
20 Merge slightly left onto Knokkebaan 9 km
21 Continue straight onto Aalterbaan 8 km
22 Keep slightly left 2 km
23 Merge slightly left onto Expresweg 562 m
24 Turn right onto Aardenburgkalseide 3 km
25 Continue straight onto Rijksweg 2 km
26 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Rijksweg 34 m
27 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Rijksweg 993 m
28 Enter roundabout right onto Rondweg Aardenburg 37 m
29 Exit roundabout right onto Rondweg Aardenburg 935 m
30 Enter roundabout right onto Sint Pietersdijk 17 m
31 Exit roundabout right onto Sint Pietersdijk 975 m
32 Turn left onto Appelstraat 3 km
33 Turn left onto Bakkersdam 2 km
34 At end of road, turn left onto Bakkersstraat 2 km
35 Continue straight onto Grotendam 181 m
36 Turn left onto Zuidwal 25 m
37 Turn right onto Nieuwstraat 250 m
38 Arrive right onto Nieuwstraat

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The return trip from Sluis to Ghent covers roughly the same distance, 58 km.

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How far is it from Ghent to Sluis?: The distance between Ghent and Sluis is 58 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ghent to Sluis?: The drive from Ghent to Sluis takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Ghent to Sluis?: The fastest route from Ghent to Sluis covers 58 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Sluis from Ghent?: Sluis lies roughly to the north-west of Ghent.
Which towns do you pass between Ghent and Sluis?: Towns on the route from Ghent to Sluis include Wetteren, Asper, Adegem, Maldegem, IJzendijke.
Where can I stop to rest between Ghent and Sluis?: On the route from Ghent to Sluis you can take a break at Publiek Sanitair E. Braunplein.

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