How far is it from Brest to Rennes?

The distance between Brest and Rennes is 152 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brest to Rennes?

The drive from Brest to Rennes takes approximately 3 h by car.

What is the best route from Brest to Rennes?

The fastest route from Brest to Rennes covers 152 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h.

Which direction is Rennes from Brest?

Rennes lies roughly to the east of Brest.

Which roads does the route from Brest to Rennes follow?

The drive from Brest to Rennes mainly follows N 12.

Which towns do you pass between Brest and Rennes?

Towns on the route from Brest to Rennes include Saint-Brieuc.

Brest Rennes

Distance: 152 miDuration: 3 h

Driving from Brest to Rennes takes about 3 h via N 12. The distance is 152 mi. The straight-line distance is 131 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Brest, Saint-Brieuc, Rennes. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 152 mi

1 Depart right onto Avenue Georges Clemenceau 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Rue Duquesne 103 yd
3 Enter roundabout right onto Rue de Kerabécam 31 yd
4 Exit roundabout right onto Rue de Kerabécam 1 mi
5 Keep slightly right onto Rue de Kerabécam 29 yd
6 Enter roundabout right onto Rue de Glasgow 34 yd
7 Exit roundabout right onto Rue de Glasgow 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Rue de Glasgow 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Rue Paul Masson 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Rue Danièle Casanova 170 yd
11 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Rue Danièle Casanova 167 yd
12 Turn left onto Rue Prince de Joinville 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto Boulevard Léon Blum 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Rue Jules Lesven 1 mi
15 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue Georges Pompidou 92 yd
16 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Georges Pompidou 1 mi
17 Enter rotary slightly right 168 yd
18 Exit rotary right 3 mi
19 Continue straight 143 mi
20 Keep slightly left 3 mi
21 Take exit slightly right onto Porte de Beauregard 1 mi
22 Enter rotary slightly right onto Rue de Saint-Malo 82 yd
23 Exit rotary slightly right onto Rue de Saint-Malo 1 mi
24 Enter roundabout right onto Rue de Saint-Malo 67 yd
25 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Rue de Saint-Malo 2 mi
26 Turn left onto Rue de l'Hôtel Dieu 1 mi
27 Turn sharp right onto Rue d'Antrain 5 yd
28 Arrive onto Rue d'Antrain

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The return trip from Rennes to Brest covers roughly the same distance, 152 mi.

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How far is it from Brest to Rennes?: The distance between Brest and Rennes is 152 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brest to Rennes?: The drive from Brest to Rennes takes approximately 3 h by car.
What is the best route from Brest to Rennes?: The fastest route from Brest to Rennes covers 152 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h.
Which direction is Rennes from Brest?: Rennes lies roughly to the east of Brest.
Which roads does the route from Brest to Rennes follow?: The drive from Brest to Rennes mainly follows N 12.
Which towns do you pass between Brest and Rennes?: Towns on the route from Brest to Rennes include Saint-Brieuc.

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