How far is it from Alençon to Lens?

The distance between Alençon and Lens is 247 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alençon to Lens?

The drive from Alençon to Lens takes approximately 4 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Alençon to Lens?

The fastest route from Alençon to Lens covers 247 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 15 min.

Which direction is Lens from Alençon?

Lens lies roughly to the north-east of Alençon.

Which roads does the route from Alençon to Lens follow?

The drive from Alençon to Lens mainly follows A 28, A 29, A 1. The longest single stretch is 105 mi on A 28.

Which towns do you pass between Alençon and Lens?

Towns on the route from Alençon to Lens include Rouen, Amiens, Arras.

Alençon Lens

Distance: 247 miDuration: 4 h 15 min

Driving from Alençon to Lens takes about 4 h 15 min via A 28. The distance is 247 mi. The straight-line distance is 185 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sotteville-lès-Rouen, Amiens, Arras. Driving directions

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Driving directions56 · 247 mi

1 Depart straight 7 yd
2 Turn left onto Rue Saint-Blaise 1 mi
3 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue de Quakenbrück 33 yd
4 Exit rotary right onto Avenue de Quakenbrück 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Avenue de Quakenbrück 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout right 65 yd
7 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly right 45 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly right 58 yd
11 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
12 Merge slightly right 78 mi
13 Keep slightly right 1 mi

14 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de Normandie 11 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Enter rotary right 85 yd
17 Exit rotary right 3 mi
18 Enter rotary right onto Boulevard Lénine 93 yd
19 Exit rotary right onto Boulevard Lénine 3 mi
20 Continue straight onto Boulevard Industriel 2 mi
21 Turn straight 1 mi
22 Keep slightly left 1 mi
23 Take ramp straight 1 mi
24 Merge slightly left 1 mi
25 Continue straight 5 mi
26 Continue straight 27 mi
27 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
28 Merge slightly left 36 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
30 Merge slightly left onto L'Européenne 3 mi
31 Take exit slightly right onto Échangeur de Dury 2 mi
32 Continue straight 6 mi
33 Keep slightly right 21 mi
34 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
35 Keep slightly left 81 yd
36 Keep slightly left 1 mi
37 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute du Nord 12 mi
38 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Nord 21 mi
39 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
40 Keep slightly left 2 mi
41 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute des Anglais 5 mi
42 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
43 Keep slightly right 1 mi
44 Merge slightly left 1 mi
45 Enter rotary right 123 yd
46 Exit rotary right 3 mi
47 Enter rotary right 50 yd
48 Exit rotary straight 3 mi
49 Continue straight 1 mi
50 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
51 Turn right onto Rue des Déportés 55 yd
52 Turn right onto Place de la République 1 mi
53 At end of road, turn right onto Rue de la Gare 76 yd
54 Turn left onto Rue Berthelot 156 yd
55 Turn sharp left onto Place Jean Jaurès 13 yd
56 Arrive onto Place Jean Jaurès

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The return trip from Lens to Alençon covers roughly the same distance, 247 mi.

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Station de navette fluviale Corentin Cariou
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Notre-Dame
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Embarcadère du Chalet des Îles
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Tour-Eiffel
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Place de la Concorde
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Musée d'Orsay
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Louvre
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Paris-Canal
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Passeurs de Marne - Neuilly-Plaisance
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Passeurs de Marne - Noisy-le-Grand
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Passeurs de Marne - Gournay-sur-Marne
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Invalides
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Bateaux Parisiens
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How far is it from Alençon to Lens?: The distance between Alençon and Lens is 247 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alençon to Lens?: The drive from Alençon to Lens takes approximately 4 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Alençon to Lens?: The fastest route from Alençon to Lens covers 247 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 15 min.
Which direction is Lens from Alençon?: Lens lies roughly to the north-east of Alençon.
Which roads does the route from Alençon to Lens follow?: The drive from Alençon to Lens mainly follows A 28, A 29, A 1. The longest single stretch is 105 mi on A 28.
Which towns do you pass between Alençon and Lens?: Towns on the route from Alençon to Lens include Rouen, Amiens, Arras.

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