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Distance from Channel Tunnel to Le Shuttle

Channel Tunnel to Le Shuttle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 669.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Channel Tunnel → Le Shuttle
Road distance
669.4 km
415.9 mi • 361.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
526.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
50
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 7 min
Return: 14 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,120.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,125.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,248.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,258.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,478.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,485.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,647.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,660.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,945.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,954.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,167.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,184.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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669.4 km 7 hrs 7 min
Start Channel Tunnel
Finish Le Shuttle
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  1. Start your journey
    10.9 km
  2. Continue straight
    1.8 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Ashford Road
    0.2 km
  5. Continue onto Ashford Road
    2.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ashford Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Ashford Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn slight left
    1.3 km
  9. Go straight onto FlexiPlus
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto Boulevard d'Erlanger
    0.7 km
  11. Keep straight at the fork
    0.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Over Bridge 2
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  16. Turn slight left onto Le Shuttle
    59.2 km
  17. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork onto Boulevard de la Côte d'Opale towards Calais Centre
    1.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Boulevard de l'Europe
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Boulevard de l'Europe
    0.9 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    0.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    0.4 km
  26. Merge slight left onto L'Européenne
    42.6 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork onto L'Européenne towards Ostende
    12.5 km
  28. Continue straight
    133.1 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Namen
    0.5 km
  30. Keep slight left at the fork towards Namen
    0.9 km
  31. Keep slight left at the fork towards Namen
    0.2 km
  32. Merge slight left
    17.6 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight right towards E40: Luik
    0.2 km
  34. Keep slight left at the fork towards E40: Luik
    1.4 km
  35. Merge slight left
    128.3 km
  36. Continue straight
    10.4 km
  37. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 4
    0.3 km
  38. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Köln
    0.7 km
  39. Merge slight left
    68.8 km
  40. Take the exit ramp slight left towards A 3: Frankfurt a.M.
    1.4 km
  41. Merge slight left
    166.0 km
  42. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 43: Frankfurt
    0.4 km
  43. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  44. Take the exit ramp slight right towards The Squaire
    0.2 km
  45. Keep slight left at the fork towards FAC
    0.2 km
  46. Keep slight left at the fork onto Ankunftbogen towards Terminal 1
    0.2 km
  47. Turn slight right towards Tor 2
    0.1 km
  48. Turn right onto Taxistraße
    0.0 km
  49. Turn left
    0.1 km
  50. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
333.9 km
England to Hessen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 33 min • 3 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
England to Hessen
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Channel Tunnel → Le Shuttle
England to Hessen
Start area Origin
Channel Tunnel, England
Destination area Arrival
Le Shuttle, Hessen
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Channel Tunnel → Le Shuttle
Channel Tunnel Origin postcode
Not available
Le Shuttle Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
England to Hessen
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
376.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
393.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
297.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Le Shuttle → Channel Tunnel
Channel Tunnel ↔ Le Shuttle
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Channel Tunnel 51.10955, 1.30115
Midpoint
333.9 km
Total: 669.4 km
Midpoint 333.9 km
669.4 km 7 hrs 7 min
Destination Le Shuttle 50.04929, 8.56701

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span England to Hessen
One-way road span 669.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,338.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 50
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 333.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.10955, 1.30115
Midpoint 50.71746, 5.01898
End 50.04929, 8.56701
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Questions 9
How far is Channel Tunnel from Le Shuttle? +
Channel Tunnel is about 669.4 km from Le Shuttle by road.
How long does it take from Channel Tunnel to Le Shuttle? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Channel Tunnel to Le Shuttle in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Channel Tunnel to Le Shuttle? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Channel Tunnel to Le Shuttle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,120.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,125.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,248.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,258.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Channel Tunnel to Le Shuttle? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

London
From Channel Tunnel To Le Shuttle
Ashford
From Channel Tunnel To Le Shuttle
FlexiPlus
From Channel Tunnel To Le Shuttle
Boulevard d'Erlanger
From Channel Tunnel To Le Shuttle
Over Bridge 2
From Channel Tunnel To Le Shuttle
Calais Centre
From Channel Tunnel To Le Shuttle
Boulevard de la Côte d'Opale
From Channel Tunnel To Le Shuttle
Boulevard de l'Europe
From Channel Tunnel To Le Shuttle
A 16
From Channel Tunnel To Le Shuttle
Tunnel sous la Manche
From Channel Tunnel To Le Shuttle

Route Locations

Start area
Channel Tunnel, England
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Le Shuttle, Hessen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 376.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 393.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 297.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 507.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 514.9 km

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