How far is it from Rethymno to Chania?

The distance between Rethymno and Chania is 45 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rethymno to Chania?

The drive from Rethymno to Chania takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Rethymno to Chania?

The fastest route from Rethymno to Chania covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Chania from Rethymno?

Chania lies roughly to the west of Rethymno.

Which roads does the route from Rethymno to Chania follow?

The drive from Rethymno to Chania mainly follows ΕΟ90, Α90.

Rethymno Chania

Distance: 45 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Rethymno to Chania takes about 1 h 25 min via Α90. The distance is 45 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rethymno, Nerokouros. Driving directions

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Driving directions37 · 45 mi

1 Depart right onto Βερνάδου 80 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Αλέξανδρου Μαυροκορδάτου 35 yd
3 Continue right onto Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Τεσσάρων Μαρτύρων 57 yd
5 Continue U-turn onto Τεσσάρων Μαρτύρων 120 yd
6 Continue straight onto Ηγουμένου Γαβριήλ 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Σταμαθιουδάκη 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Ατσιποπούλου - Ρεθύμνου 1 mi
9 Continue left onto Ατσιποπούλου - Ρεθύμνου 83 yd
10 Turn right onto Μάρκου Αβάτζου 39 yd
11 Continue left onto Μάρκου Αβάτζου 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn left onto Μάρκου Αβάτζου 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Χαραλάμπη Λιάνδρη 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Χανίων - Ρεθύμνου 1 mi
15 Turn slightly left onto Καλαμίου - Ατσιπουπούλου 11 mi
16 At end of road, turn left onto Καλαμίου - Ατσιπουπούλου 3 mi
17 Continue slightly right onto Καλαμίου - Ατσιπουπούλου 1 mi
18 Turn right 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Βόρειος Οδικός Άξονας Κρήτης 3 mi
20 Turn right 1 mi
21 Turn slightly left onto Καλαμίου - Ατσιπουπούλου 89 yd
22 Continue slightly left onto Καλαμίου - Ατσιπουπούλου 3 mi
23 Turn left 50 yd
24 At end of road, turn right 144 yd
25 Merge slightly right onto Βόρειος Οδικός Άξονας Κρήτης 20 mi
26 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
27 Keep slightly right 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Μουρνιών 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Αναπαύσεως 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Περίδου 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Πλαστήρα 143 yd
32 Turn right onto Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου 1 mi
33 Turn left onto Δασκαλογιάννη 1 mi
34 Turn left onto Κανεβάρο 1 mi
35 At end of road, turn right onto Πλατεία Ελ. Βενιζέλου 21 yd
36 Turn left onto Ακτή Κουντουριώτη 116 yd
37 Arrive left onto Ακτή Κουντουριώτη

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The return trip from Chania to Rethymno covers roughly the same distance, 45 mi.

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How far is it from Rethymno to Chania?: The distance between Rethymno and Chania is 45 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rethymno to Chania?: The drive from Rethymno to Chania takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Rethymno to Chania?: The fastest route from Rethymno to Chania covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Chania from Rethymno?: Chania lies roughly to the west of Rethymno.
Which roads does the route from Rethymno to Chania follow?: The drive from Rethymno to Chania mainly follows ΕΟ90, Α90.

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