How far is it from Marseille to Istres?

The distance between Marseille and Istres is 52 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Marseille to Istres?

The drive from Marseille to Istres takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Marseille to Istres?

The fastest route from Marseille to Istres covers 52 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Istres from Marseille?

Istres lies roughly to the north-west of Marseille.

Which roads does the route from Marseille to Istres follow?

The drive from Marseille to Istres mainly follows A 55.

Which towns do you pass between Marseille and Istres?

Towns on the route from Marseille to Istres include Vitrolles, Martigues.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Marseille and Istres?

Along the route from Marseille to Istres you can fill up at Eni (24/7), AVIA Xpress (24/7), Carrefour Market (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Marseille and Istres?

Along the route from Marseille to Istres you can stop for the night or service your van at Ensuès-la-Redonne, Camping Félix de la Bastide.

Where can I stop to rest between Marseille and Istres?

On the route from Marseille to Istres you can take a break at Service Carte Grise, Aire de La Nerthe.

Marseille Istres

Distance: 52 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Marseille to Istres takes about 50 min via A 55. The distance is 52 km. The straight-line distance is 40 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Marseille, Vitrolles, Martigues, Istres. Driving directions

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Driving directions53 · 52 km

1 Depart right onto Quai du Port 522 m
2 Continue straight onto Avenue Vaudoyer 209 m
3 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue Vaudoyer 8 m
4 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue Vaudoyer 327 m
5 Turn left onto Place de la Major 52 m
6 Continue straight onto Avenue Robert Schuman 600 m
7 Continue straight onto Boulevard de Dunkerque 568 m
8 Take ramp slightly left 224 m
9 Merge slightly left onto Viaduc de Storione 135 m
10 Continue straight onto Autoroute du Littoral 12 km
11 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Littoral 20 km
12 Take exit slightly right 972 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue Charles de Gaulle 13 m

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Avenue Charles de Gaulle 225 m
15 Continue straight onto Avenue Charles de Gaulle 806 m
16 Continue straight onto Avenue Frédéric Mistral 202 m
17 Continue straight onto Quai Général Charles Leclerc 425 m
18 Continue straight onto Pont basculant 128 m
19 Continue straight onto Quai Kléber 148 m
20 Enter roundabout right onto Pont bleu Est 12 m
21 Exit roundabout right onto Pont bleu Est 136 m
22 Continue straight onto Rue Colonel Fabien 158 m
23 Continue straight onto Avenue Salvador Allende 927 m
24 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue du Docteur Alexander Fleming 6 m
25 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenue du Docteur Alexander Fleming 2 km
26 Continue straight onto Route d'Istres 756 m
27 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Route d'Istres 60 m
28 Exit roundabout straight onto Route d'Istres 725 m
29 Enter roundabout straight onto Route d'Istres 63 m
30 Exit roundabout straight onto Route d'Istres 436 m
31 Enter roundabout slightly right 46 m
32 Exit roundabout straight 267 m
33 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Route des Étangs 52 m
34 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Route des Étangs 4 km
35 Enter roundabout right onto Route des Étangs 45 m
36 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Route des Étangs 2 km
37 Enter roundabout right 69 m
38 Exit roundabout slightly right 634 m
39 Enter roundabout slightly right 63 m
40 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
41 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue Félix Gouin 90 m
42 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Félix Gouin 977 m
43 Continue right onto Avenue Félix Gouin 491 m
44 Enter rotary straight onto Avenue Félix Gouin 63 m
45 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Félix Gouin 794 m
46 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue Félix Gouin 29 m
47 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenue Félix Gouin 172 m
48 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard de Vauranne 7 m
49 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard de Vauranne 427 m
50 Continue straight onto Boulevard Jean-Marie L'Huillier 399 m
51 Continue straight onto Boulevard Léon Jouhaux 138 m
52 Turn left onto Avenue Adam de Craponne 31 m
53 Arrive onto Avenue Adam de Craponne

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The return trip from Istres to Marseille covers roughly the same distance, 52 km.

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How far is it from Marseille to Istres?: The distance between Marseille and Istres is 52 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Marseille to Istres?: The drive from Marseille to Istres takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Marseille to Istres?: The fastest route from Marseille to Istres covers 52 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Istres from Marseille?: Istres lies roughly to the north-west of Marseille.
Which roads does the route from Marseille to Istres follow?: The drive from Marseille to Istres mainly follows A 55.
Which towns do you pass between Marseille and Istres?: Towns on the route from Marseille to Istres include Vitrolles, Martigues.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Marseille and Istres?: Along the route from Marseille to Istres you can fill up at Eni (24/7), AVIA Xpress (24/7), Carrefour Market (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Marseille and Istres?: Along the route from Marseille to Istres you can stop for the night or service your van at Ensuès-la-Redonne, Camping Félix de la Bastide.
Where can I stop to rest between Marseille and Istres?: On the route from Marseille to Istres you can take a break at Service Carte Grise, Aire de La Nerthe.

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