How far is it from Montpellier to Nîmes?

The distance between Montpellier and Nîmes is 56 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Montpellier to Nîmes?

The drive from Montpellier to Nîmes takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Montpellier to Nîmes?

The fastest route from Montpellier to Nîmes covers 56 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Nîmes from Montpellier?

Nîmes lies roughly to the north-east of Montpellier.

Which roads does the route from Montpellier to Nîmes follow?

The drive from Montpellier to Nîmes mainly follows A 9.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Montpellier and Nîmes?

Along the route from Montpellier to Nîmes you can fill up at Auchan Supermarché (24/7), Esso (24/7), Station U (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Montpellier and Nîmes?

Along the route from Montpellier to Nîmes you can stop for the night or service your van at Les Amandiers, Les lodges du lagon.

Montpellier Nîmes

Distance: 56 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Montpellier to Nîmes takes about 55 min via A 9. The distance is 56 km. The straight-line distance is 47 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Montpellier. Driving directions

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Driving directions44 · 56 km

1 Depart onto Rue Foch 338 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto Rue la Blottière 89 m
3 Turn left onto Rue Pitot 390 m
4 Turn right onto Rue Doria 62 m
5 Continue straight onto Rue Gerhardt 248 m
6 Turn left onto Avenue Chancel 210 m
7 Turn right onto Rue Auguste Broussonnet 196 m
8 Turn left onto Rue Professeur Henri Serre 152 m
9 At end of road, turn right onto Avenue Bouisson Bertrand 230 m
10 Continue straight onto Quai du Verdanson 640 m
11 Continue right onto Quai du Verdanson 38 m
12 Turn right onto Allée de la Citadelle 80 m
13 Turn left onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 841 m

14 Continue straight onto Rue Léon Blum 143 m
15 At end of road, turn left onto Boulevard de l'Aéroport International 291 m
16 Continue left onto Carrefour de l'Aéroport International 173 m
17 Turn straight onto Pont Raymond Chauliac 225 m
18 Continue straight onto Avenue Président Pierre Mendès France 3 km
19 Take exit right 734 m
20 Merge slightly left 11 km
21 Merge slightly left onto La Languedocienne 32 km
22 Take exit slightly right 376 m
23 Keep slightly right 2 km
24 Enter rotary slightly right onto Boulevard du Président Salvador Allende 22 m
25 Exit rotary straight onto Boulevard du Président Salvador Allende 524 m
26 Enter rotary right onto Boulevard du Président Salvador Allende 61 m
27 Exit rotary slightly right onto Boulevard du Président Salvador Allende 386 m
28 Enter rotary slightly right onto Chemin du Capouchiné 87 m
29 Exit rotary slightly right onto Chemin du Capouchiné 420 m
30 Turn slightly right 51 m
31 Turn slightly right onto Rue Albert Soboul 159 m
32 Turn left onto Avenue de la Liberté 84 m
33 Continue straight onto Avenue Jean Jaurès 574 m
34 Turn right onto Place Séverine 51 m
35 Keep slightly right onto Place Séverine 14 m
36 Keep slightly right onto Avenue Jean Jaurès 325 m
37 Turn right onto Rue de la Bienfaisance 171 m
38 Turn left onto Rue Hugues Capet 20 m
39 Turn right onto Rue de la Pitié 262 m
40 At end of road, turn left onto Rue de la Porte de France 34 m
41 Turn right onto Rue Tedenat 86 m
42 Turn right onto Rue Gergonne 73 m
43 Turn right onto Boulevard Victor Hugo 164 m
44 Arrive onto Boulevard Victor Hugo

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The return trip from Nîmes to Montpellier covers roughly the same distance, 56 km.

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How far is it from Montpellier to Nîmes?: The distance between Montpellier and Nîmes is 56 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Montpellier to Nîmes?: The drive from Montpellier to Nîmes takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Montpellier to Nîmes?: The fastest route from Montpellier to Nîmes covers 56 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Nîmes from Montpellier?: Nîmes lies roughly to the north-east of Montpellier.
Which roads does the route from Montpellier to Nîmes follow?: The drive from Montpellier to Nîmes mainly follows A 9.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Montpellier and Nîmes?: Along the route from Montpellier to Nîmes you can fill up at Auchan Supermarché (24/7), Esso (24/7), Station U (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Montpellier and Nîmes?: Along the route from Montpellier to Nîmes you can stop for the night or service your van at Les Amandiers, Les lodges du lagon.

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