How far is it from Cotonou to Sam?

The distance between Cotonou and Sam is 386 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cotonou to Sam?

The drive from Cotonou to Sam takes approximately 9 h 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Cotonou to Sam covers 386 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h 25 min.

Sam lies roughly to the north of Cotonou.

The drive from Cotonou to Sam mainly follows RNIE 2.

Towns on the route from Cotonou to Sam include Allada, Abomey.

Distance: 386 miDuration: 9 h 25 min

Driving from Cotonou to Sam takes about 9 h 25 min via RNIE 2. The distance is 386 mi. The straight-line distance is 324 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions32 · 386 mi

The return trip from Sam to Cotonou covers roughly the same distance, 386 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

How far is it from Cotonou to Sam?: The distance between Cotonou and Sam is 386 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cotonou to Sam?: The drive from Cotonou to Sam takes approximately 9 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Cotonou to Sam?: The fastest route from Cotonou to Sam covers 386 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h 25 min.
Which direction is Sam from Cotonou?: Sam lies roughly to the north of Cotonou.
Which roads does the route from Cotonou to Sam follow?: The drive from Cotonou to Sam mainly follows RNIE 2.
Which towns do you pass between Cotonou and Sam?: Towns on the route from Cotonou to Sam include Allada, Abomey.