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Distance from Dunkerque to Reims

Dunkerque to Reims is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 275.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Dunkerque → Reims
Road distance
275.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
230.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 59 min
Start point
Place Jean Bart
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
179 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R460.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R462.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R512.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R517.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R607.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R610.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R676.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R682.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R799.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R803.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R890.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R897.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
149° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
329° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.0348, 2.3773
End coords Destination point
49.2578, 4.0319
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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275.0 km 2 hrs 59 min
Start Dunkerque
Finish Reims
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Place Jean Bart
    0.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto Boulevard Alexandre III
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Rue de l'Écluse de Bergues
    0.1 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork onto Rue de l'Écluse de Bergues
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Avenue Guynemer
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Rue de l'Écluse de Bergues
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Boulevard Simone Veil
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork onto Boulevard Simone Veil
    0.4 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Avenue de Petite-Synthe
    3.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  11. Continue
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    10.6 km
  13. Continue straight
    63.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Autoroute du Nord
    0.9 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Autoroute du Nord towards Paris
    19.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork onto Autoroute du Nord
    18.3 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 26: Calais
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 26: Cambrai
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 26: Cambrai
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight left onto Autoroute des Anglais
    149.8 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight right towards La Neuvillette
    1.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Avenue Nationale
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Avenue Nationale
    1.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Avenue de Laon
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Avenue de Laon
    2.6 km
  26. Continue straight onto Place de la République
    0.3 km
  27. Turn right onto Rue du Château Porte Mars
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Rue du Général Sarrail
    0.3 km
  29. Turn left onto Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Reims → Dunkerque Dunkerque to Johannesburg Dunkerque to Pretoria Dunkerque to Cape Town Dunkerque to Durban Johannesburg to Reims Pretoria to Reims Cape Town to Reims
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.3 km
Hauts-de-France to Grand Est
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Hauts-de-France to Grand Est
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Reims
06:13 – 21:06
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
18 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:13
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,149.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,210.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
7
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dunkerque Start: Place Jean Bart 51.03477, 2.37725
Midpoint
137.3 km
Total: 275.0 km
Midpoint 137.3 km
275.0 km 2 hrs 59 min
Destination Reims 49.25779, 4.03193

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Hauts-de-France to Grand Est
One-way road span 275.0 km
Return-cycle span 550.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 10.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.03477, 2.37725
Midpoint 50.21175, 3.09774
End 49.25779, 4.03193
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Questions 9
How far is Dunkerque from Reims? +
Dunkerque is about 275.0 km from Reims by road.
How long does it take from Dunkerque to Reims? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dunkerque to Reims in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dunkerque to Reims? +
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 Dunkerque to Reims? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R460.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R462.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R512.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R517.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dunkerque to Reims? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Place Jean Bart
From Dunkerque To Reims
Boulevard Alexandre III
From Dunkerque To Reims
Rue de l'Écluse de Bergues
From Dunkerque To Reims
Boulevard Simone Veil
From Dunkerque To Reims
Autoroute du Nord
From Dunkerque To Reims
Paris
From Dunkerque To Reims
Lille Lesquin
From Dunkerque To Reims
A 26: Calais
From Dunkerque To Reims
Cambrai
From Dunkerque To Reims
Metz
From Dunkerque To Reims

Route Locations

Start area
Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Reims, Grand Est
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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