How far is it from Samos to Pothia?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Samos to Pothia?

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

Which direction is Pothia from Samos?

Pothia lies roughly to the south of Samos.

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

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

Where can I stop to rest between Samos and Pothia?

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

Samos Pothia

Distance: 231 kmDrive time: 8 h 5 min

Driving from Samos to Pothia 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 directions37 · 231 km

1 Depart 2 km
2 Turn sharp right 617 m
3 Turn sharp right onto Πύργος - Πάνδροσο 662 m
4 Keep slightly right onto Πύργος - Πάνδροσο 3 km
5 At end of road, turn left onto Χώρα - Νέο Καρλόβασι 13 km
6 At end of road, turn left onto Σάμος - Χώρα 13 km
7 Enter roundabout straight onto Σάμος - Πυθαγόρειο 46 m
8 Exit roundabout straight onto Σάμος - Πυθαγόρειο 2 km
9 Enter roundabout right onto Σάμου - Νέου Καρλοβασίου 25 m
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Σάμου - Νέου Καρλοβασίου 160 m
11 Enter roundabout right 79 m
12 Exit roundabout straight 193 m
13 Turn right 88 m

14 Turn right 22 m
15 Turn straight onto Σάμος - Κως 160 km
16 Continue straight 91 m
17 Turn left onto Νεραντζιάς 333 m
18 Turn right onto Ακτή Κουντουριώτη 497 m
19 Turn left onto Μεγάλου Αλεξανδρου 494 m
20 At end of road, turn right 38 m
21 Turn right onto Ζαραφτού 189 m
22 Turn right onto Νυμφαίας 242 m
23 Enter roundabout straight onto Κώ - Κέφαλου 11 m
24 Exit roundabout straight onto Κώ - Κέφαλου 7 km
25 Continue straight onto Ελευθερίας 909 m
26 Continue straight onto Κώ - Κέφαλου 4 km
27 Keep slightly right onto Κώ - Κέφαλου 3 km
28 Turn right 5 km
29 Turn right 2 km
30 Turn right onto Κάλυμνος - Κως (Μαστιχάρι) 14 km
31 Continue left 33 m
32 Turn right 259 m
33 At end of road, turn right 278 m
34 Turn right 115 m
35 Continue straight onto Κάλυμνος - Βαθύς 194 m
36 Turn left onto Πάνορμος - Κάλυμνος 218 m
37 Arrive onto Πάνορμος - Κάλυμνος

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

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

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