How far is it from Pau to Lorient?

The distance between Pau and Lorient is 451 mi by road.

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

The drive from Pau to Lorient takes approximately 7 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Pau to Lorient?

The fastest route from Pau to Lorient covers 451 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 50 min.

Which direction is Lorient from Pau?

Lorient lies roughly to the north-west of Pau.

Which roads does the route from Pau to Lorient follow?

The drive from Pau to Lorient mainly follows A 65, A 10, A 83. The longest single stretch is 111 mi on A 10.

Which towns do you pass between Pau and Lorient?

Towns on the route from Pau to Lorient include Mont-de-Marsan, Bordeaux, Niort, Rezé, Vannes.

Pau Lorient

Distance: 451 miDuration: 7 h 50 min

Driving from Pau to Lorient takes about 7 h 50 min via A 10. The distance is 451 mi. The straight-line distance is 341 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Pau, Talence, Niort, Rezé, Lorient. Driving directions

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Driving directions60 · 451 mi

1 Depart left onto Place Royale 27 yd
2 Continue right onto Place Royale 136 yd
3 Turn right onto Boulevard des Pyrénées 137 yd
4 Continue right onto Rue Adoue 138 yd
5 Turn left onto Rue Henri IV 72 yd
6 Turn right onto Rue Gassion 108 yd
7 Continue straight onto Rue Bordenave d'Abère 174 yd
8 Continue straight onto Rue de Liège 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Avenue de la Résistance 1 mi
10 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 14 yd
11 Exit rotary straight onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 mi
12 Enter rotary right onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 56 yd
13 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Avenue Didier Daurat 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Avenue du Perlic 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue du Perlic 64 yd
17 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue du Perlic 1 mi
18 Enter rotary slightly right onto Boulevard de l'Europe 12 yd
19 Exit rotary slightly right onto Boulevard de l'Europe 1 mi
20 Enter rotary right onto Boulevard de l'Europe 44 yd
21 Exit rotary right onto Boulevard de l'Europe 1 mi
22 Enter rotary right onto Avenue de l'Hippodrome 121 yd
23 Exit rotary slightly right onto Avenue de l'Hippodrome 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Chemin Salié 2 mi
25 Enter rotary slightly right 16 yd
26 Exit rotary right 1 mi
27 Keep slightly left 1 mi
28 Merge slightly left onto La Pyrénéenne 2 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
30 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de Gascogne 93 mi
31 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute de Gascogne 1 mi
32 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute des Deux Mers 26 mi
33 Keep slightly right onto Autoroute des Deux Mers 1 mi
34 Merge slightly left onto Rocade Extérieure 9 mi
35 Keep slightly left 1 mi
36 Merge slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 111 mi
37 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
38 Continue straight 92 mi
39 Keep slightly left 2 mi
40 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
41 Keep slightly right 1 mi
42 Merge slightly left onto Périphérique Intérieur 9 mi
43 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
44 Enter rotary right 1 mi
45 Exit rotary slightly right 4 mi
46 Merge slightly left onto Voie Express de Nantes à Brest 14 mi
47 Keep slightly left onto Voie Express de Nantes à Brest 79 mi
48 Take exit slightly right 97 yd
49 Keep slightly left 1 mi
50 Turn straight 1 mi
51 Enter rotary straight 153 yd
52 Exit rotary slightly right 2 mi
53 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard de Normandie 41 yd
54 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard de Normandie 1 mi
55 Continue straight onto Boulevard d'Oradour-sur-Glane 1 mi
56 Keep slightly right onto Boulevard Léon Blum 1 mi
57 At roundabout, take exit left onto Rue Amiral Bouvet 81 yd
58 Continue straight onto Rue Jean Le Coutaller 1 mi
59 Turn left onto Allée des Merlus 46 yd
60 Arrive right onto Allée des Merlus

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The return trip from Lorient to Pau covers roughly the same distance, 451 mi.

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Lorient La Base - Port Louis - Ile de Groix
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Fée des Îles
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How far is it from Pau to Lorient?: The distance between Pau and Lorient is 451 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pau to Lorient?: The drive from Pau to Lorient takes approximately 7 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Pau to Lorient?: The fastest route from Pau to Lorient covers 451 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 50 min.
Which direction is Lorient from Pau?: Lorient lies roughly to the north-west of Pau.
Which roads does the route from Pau to Lorient follow?: The drive from Pau to Lorient mainly follows A 65, A 10, A 83. The longest single stretch is 111 mi on A 10.
Which towns do you pass between Pau and Lorient?: Towns on the route from Pau to Lorient include Mont-de-Marsan, Bordeaux, Niort, Rezé, Vannes.

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