How far is it from Lorient to Brest?

The distance between Lorient and Brest is 84 mi by road.

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

The drive from Lorient to Brest takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Lorient to Brest?

The fastest route from Lorient to Brest covers 84 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Brest from Lorient?

Brest lies roughly to the north-west of Lorient.

Which roads does the route from Lorient to Brest follow?

The drive from Lorient to Brest mainly follows N 165.

Which towns do you pass between Lorient and Brest?

Towns on the route from Lorient to Brest include Quimper.

Lorient Brest

Distance: 84 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Lorient to Brest takes about 1 h 45 min via N 165. The distance is 84 mi. The straight-line distance is 68 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lorient, Quimper, Brest. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 84 mi

1 Depart left onto Allée des Merlus 46 yd
2 Turn right onto Rue Jean Le Coutaller 1 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Rue Amiral Bouvet 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Rue François Le Leve 84 yd
5 Turn right onto Rue Henri Dunant 1 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit left onto Boulevard Yves Demaine 1 mi
7 Enter rotary slightly right onto Boulevard Yves Demaine 27 yd
8 Exit rotary slightly right onto Boulevard Yves Demaine 1 mi
9 Enter rotary right onto Rue Pierre Degeyter 68 yd
10 Exit rotary right onto Rue Pierre Degeyter 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Pénétrante de Lorient 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left onto Voie Express de Nantes à Brest 78 mi

14 Continue straight 3 mi
15 Enter rotary slightly right onto Route du Vieux Saint-Marc 45 yd
16 Exit rotary right onto Route du Vieux Saint-Marc 1 mi
17 Enter rotary right onto Rue Amiral Troude 52 yd
18 Exit rotary right onto Rue Amiral Troude 1 mi
19 Turn slightly right onto Rampe du Moulin Grivart 162 yd
20 Turn straight onto Rue Poullic Al Lor 1 mi
21 At end of road, turn right onto Avenue Salaün Penquer 94 yd
22 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue Georges Clemenceau 84 yd
23 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Georges Clemenceau 1 mi
24 Arrive right onto Avenue Georges Clemenceau

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The return trip from Brest to Lorient covers roughly the same distance, 84 mi.

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How far is it from Lorient to Brest?: The distance between Lorient and Brest is 84 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lorient to Brest?: The drive from Lorient to Brest takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Lorient to Brest?: The fastest route from Lorient to Brest covers 84 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Brest from Lorient?: Brest lies roughly to the north-west of Lorient.
Which roads does the route from Lorient to Brest follow?: The drive from Lorient to Brest mainly follows N 165.
Which towns do you pass between Lorient and Brest?: Towns on the route from Lorient to Brest include Quimper.

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