How far is it from Lorient to Quimper?

The distance between Lorient and Quimper is 43 mi by road.

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

The drive from Lorient to Quimper takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Lorient to Quimper?

The fastest route from Lorient to Quimper covers 43 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Quimper from Lorient?

Quimper lies roughly to the north-west of Lorient.

Which roads does the route from Lorient to Quimper follow?

The drive from Lorient to Quimper mainly follows N 165.

Lorient Quimper

Distance: 43 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Lorient to Quimper takes about 55 min via N 165. The distance is 43 mi. The straight-line distance is 38 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lorient, Quimper. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 43 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 39 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout right 27 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
17 Enter rotary right onto Route de Brest 56 yd
18 Exit rotary straight onto Route de Brest 1 mi
19 Enter rotary slightly right onto Route de Brest 45 yd
20 Exit rotary right onto Route de Brest 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Route de Brest 30 yd
22 Exit roundabout right onto Route de Brest 1 mi
23 Arrive onto Rue de Brest

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The return trip from Quimper to Lorient covers roughly the same distance, 43 mi.

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How far is it from Lorient to Quimper?: The distance between Lorient and Quimper is 43 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lorient to Quimper?: The drive from Lorient to Quimper takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Lorient to Quimper?: The fastest route from Lorient to Quimper covers 43 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Quimper from Lorient?: Quimper lies roughly to the north-west of Lorient.
Which roads does the route from Lorient to Quimper follow?: The drive from Lorient to Quimper mainly follows N 165.

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