How far is it from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?

The distance between Paris and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is 221 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?

The drive from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin takes approximately 4 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin covers 221 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 10 min.

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin lies roughly to the west of Paris.

The drive from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin mainly follows A 13, N 13. The longest single stretch is 111 mi on A 13.

Towns on the route from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin include Clamart, Rouen, Caen.

Distance: 221 miDuration: 4 h 10 min

Driving from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin takes about 4 h 10 min via A 13. The distance is 221 mi. The straight-line distance is 187 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Paris, Sotteville-lès-Rouen, Le Havre, Caen, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Driving directions

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The return trip from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Paris covers roughly the same distance, 221 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

How far is it from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?: The distance between Paris and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is 221 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?: The drive from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin takes approximately 4 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?: The fastest route from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin covers 221 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 10 min.
Which direction is Cherbourg-en-Cotentin from Paris?: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin lies roughly to the west of Paris.
Which roads does the route from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin follow?: The drive from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin mainly follows A 13, N 13. The longest single stretch is 111 mi on A 13.
Which towns do you pass between Paris and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?: Towns on the route from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin include Clamart, Rouen, Caen.