How far is it from Lorient to Brest?

The distance between Lorient and Brest is 135 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lorient to Brest?

The drive from Lorient to Brest takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Lorient to Brest?

The fastest route from Lorient to Brest covers 135 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Brest from Lorient?

Brest lies roughly to the north-west of Lorient.

Which roads does the route from Lorient to Brest follow?

The drive from Lorient to Brest mainly follows N 165.

Which towns do you pass between Lorient and Brest?

Towns on the route from Lorient to Brest include Quimper.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Lorient and Brest?

Along the route from Lorient to Brest you can fill up at Station Total (24/7), Relais Total De Saint-Yvi (24/7), Système U (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Lorient and Brest?

Along the route from Lorient to Brest you can stop for the night or service your van at Aire de Camping-car de Quimperlé, Camping Les Myrtilles, Aire Camping-Car Faou, Park An Aod.

Where can I stop to rest between Lorient and Brest?

On the route from Lorient to Brest you can take a break at Aire de Kerfleury (Guidel Sud), Aire de Pont-de-Buis.

Lorient Brest

Distance: 135 kmDrive time: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Lorient to Brest takes about 1 h 45 min via N 165. The distance is 135 km. The straight-line distance is 110 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lorient, Quimper, Brest. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 135 km

1 Depart left onto Allée des Merlus 42 m
2 Turn right onto Rue Jean Le Coutaller 255 m
3 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Rue Amiral Bouvet 205 m
4 Turn left onto Rue François Le Leve 77 m
5 Turn right onto Rue Henri Dunant 223 m
6 At roundabout, take exit left onto Boulevard Yves Demaine 622 m
7 Enter rotary slightly right onto Boulevard Yves Demaine 25 m
8 Exit rotary slightly right onto Boulevard Yves Demaine 198 m
9 Enter rotary right onto Rue Pierre Degeyter 62 m
10 Exit rotary right onto Rue Pierre Degeyter 323 m
11 Merge slightly left onto Pénétrante de Lorient 2 km
12 Keep slightly left 679 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Voie Express de Nantes à Brest 125 km

14 Continue straight 4 km
15 Enter rotary slightly right onto Route du Vieux Saint-Marc 42 m
16 Exit rotary right onto Route du Vieux Saint-Marc 956 m
17 Enter rotary right onto Rue Amiral Troude 47 m
18 Exit rotary right onto Rue Amiral Troude 241 m
19 Turn slightly right onto Rampe du Moulin Grivart 148 m
20 Turn straight onto Rue Poullic Al Lor 466 m
21 At end of road, turn right onto Avenue Salaün Penquer 86 m
22 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue Georges Clemenceau 77 m
23 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Georges Clemenceau 413 m
24 Arrive right onto Avenue Georges Clemenceau

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The return trip from Brest to Lorient covers roughly the same distance, 135 km.

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How far is it from Lorient to Brest?: The distance between Lorient and Brest is 135 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lorient to Brest?: The drive from Lorient to Brest takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Lorient to Brest?: The fastest route from Lorient to Brest covers 135 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Brest from Lorient?: Brest lies roughly to the north-west of Lorient.
Which roads does the route from Lorient to Brest follow?: The drive from Lorient to Brest mainly follows N 165.
Which towns do you pass between Lorient and Brest?: Towns on the route from Lorient to Brest include Quimper.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Lorient and Brest?: Along the route from Lorient to Brest you can fill up at Station Total (24/7), Relais Total De Saint-Yvi (24/7), Système U (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Lorient and Brest?: Along the route from Lorient to Brest you can stop for the night or service your van at Aire de Camping-car de Quimperlé, Camping Les Myrtilles, Aire Camping-Car Faou, Park An Aod.
Where can I stop to rest between Lorient and Brest?: On the route from Lorient to Brest you can take a break at Aire de Kerfleury (Guidel Sud), Aire de Pont-de-Buis.

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