How far is it from Pothia to Samos?

The distance between Pothia and Samos is 231 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Pothia to Samos?

The drive from Pothia to Samos takes approximately 8 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Pothia to Samos?

The fastest route from Pothia to Samos covers 231 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 5 min.

Which direction is Samos from Pothia?

Samos lies roughly to the north of Pothia.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Pothia and Samos?

Along the route from Pothia to Samos you can fill up at EKO (24/7), BP, EKO. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 124 km, between EKO and ΕΚΟ.

Where can I stop to rest between Pothia and Samos?

On the route from Pothia to Samos you can take a break at WC.

Pothia Samos

Distance: 231 kmDrive time: 8 h 5 min

Driving from Pothia to Samos takes about 8 h 5 min via Σάμος - Κως. The distance is 231 km. The straight-line distance is 90 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 231 km

1 Depart onto Πάνορμος - Κάλυμνος 12 m
2 Turn left 202 m
3 Continue left onto Πάνορμος - Κάλυμνος 172 m
4 Turn right 416 m
5 Turn left 260 m
6 At end of road, turn right 33 m
7 Turn right onto Κάλυμνος - Κως (Μαστιχάρι) 14 km
8 Continue left 285 m
9 Turn sharp left 29 m
10 At end of road, turn right 6 km
11 Turn left onto Κώ - Κέφαλου 7 km
12 Continue straight onto Ελευθερίας 916 m
13 Continue straight onto Κώ - Κέφαλου 2 km

14 Turn right 74 m
15 Turn right onto Κώ - Κέφαλου 5 km
16 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Νυμφαίας 41 m
17 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Νυμφαίας 222 m
18 Continue straight onto Γρηγορίου Ε 862 m
19 Turn left onto Μητροπόλεως 277 m
20 At end of road, turn right onto Ιπποκράτους 189 m
21 Turn left onto Ακτή Μιαούλη 195 m
22 Turn right onto Νεραντζιάς 333 m
23 Turn right 91 m
24 Turn straight onto Σάμος - Κως 160 km
25 Continue straight 22 m
26 Turn left 88 m
27 Turn left 194 m
28 Enter roundabout slightly right 6 m
29 Exit roundabout slightly right 155 m
30 Enter roundabout right onto Σάμος - Πυθαγόρειο 42 m
31 Exit roundabout straight onto Σάμος - Πυθαγόρειο 2 km
32 Enter roundabout right onto Σάμος - Χώρα 9 m
33 Exit roundabout right onto Σάμος - Χώρα 8 km
34 Continue straight onto Σάμος - Χώρα 6 km
35 Turn right onto Χώρα - Νέο Καρλόβασι 13 km
36 Turn right onto Πύργος - Πάνδροσο 4 km
37 Turn sharp left 617 m
38 Turn sharp left 2 km
39 Arrive

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The return trip from Samos to Pothia covers roughly the same distance, 231 km.

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How far is it from Pothia to Samos?: The distance between Pothia and Samos is 231 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pothia to Samos?: The drive from Pothia to Samos takes approximately 8 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Pothia to Samos?: The fastest route from Pothia to Samos covers 231 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 5 min.
Which direction is Samos from Pothia?: Samos lies roughly to the north of Pothia.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Pothia and Samos?: Along the route from Pothia to Samos you can fill up at EKO (24/7), BP, EKO. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 124 km, between EKO and ΕΚΟ.
Where can I stop to rest between Pothia and Samos?: On the route from Pothia to Samos you can take a break at WC.

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