How far is it from Cham to Erlangen?

The distance between Cham and Erlangen is 96 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cham to Erlangen?

The drive from Cham to Erlangen takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Cham to Erlangen?

The fastest route from Cham to Erlangen covers 96 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Erlangen from Cham?

Erlangen lies roughly to the west of Cham.

Which roads does the route from Cham to Erlangen follow?

The drive from Cham to Erlangen mainly follows B 85, A 6. The longest single stretch is 33 mi on A 6.

Which towns do you pass between Cham and Erlangen?

Towns on the route from Cham to Erlangen include Nürnberg.

Cham Erlangen

Distance: 96 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Cham to Erlangen takes about 1 h 50 min via B 85. The distance is 96 mi. The straight-line distance is 80 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Nürnberg. Driving directions

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Driving directions38 · 96 mi

1 Depart onto Ludwigstraße 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Forstamtstraße 159 yd
3 Continue straight onto Frühlingsstraße 1 mi
4 Continue left onto Industriestraße 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Westumgehung 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto Wilfried-Ensinger-Straße 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Dr.-Valentin-Koch-Straße 1 mi
8 Turn right 1 mi
9 Take ramp left 156 yd
10 Merge slightly right 8 mi
11 Enter roundabout right 52 yd
12 Exit roundabout right 16 mi
13 Continue straight 3 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left 2 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Continue straight 10 mi
18 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
19 Merge slightly left 33 mi
20 Take exit slightly right 159 yd
21 Keep slightly right 1 mi
22 Merge slightly right 16 mi
23 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
24 Keep slightly left 1 mi
25 Keep slightly left 2 mi
26 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
27 Keep slightly right 1 mi
28 Continue straight 1 mi
29 Merge slightly left onto Frankenschnellweg 2 mi
30 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Münchener Straße 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto Münchener Straße 1 mi
33 At end of road, turn right onto Fuchsengarten 1 mi
34 Turn left onto Engelstraße 56 yd
35 Turn right onto Hauptstraße 1 mi
36 At end of road, turn right onto Heuwaagstraße 46 yd
37 Turn left onto Dreikönigstraße 147 yd
38 Arrive onto Paulistraße

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The return trip from Erlangen to Cham covers roughly the same distance, 96 mi.

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How far is it from Cham to Erlangen?: The distance between Cham and Erlangen is 96 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cham to Erlangen?: The drive from Cham to Erlangen takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Cham to Erlangen?: The fastest route from Cham to Erlangen covers 96 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Erlangen from Cham?: Erlangen lies roughly to the west of Cham.
Which roads does the route from Cham to Erlangen follow?: The drive from Cham to Erlangen mainly follows B 85, A 6. The longest single stretch is 33 mi on A 6.
Which towns do you pass between Cham and Erlangen?: Towns on the route from Cham to Erlangen include Nürnberg.

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