Guildford, United Kingdom to La Rochelle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

351.6 miles 565.9 km · straight line
422 miles estimated 679.1 km · driving distance
8h 29min estimated drive time
£64 - £79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Guildford, United Kingdom from La Rochelle?

The distance from Guildford, United Kingdom to La Rochelle is 351.6 miles (565.9 km) as the crow flies. La Rochelle is located S of Guildford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422 miles, taking about 8h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Guildford, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while La Rochelle is in France.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Guildford, United Kingdom and La Rochelle. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Guildford, United Kingdom to La Rochelle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 29min £64 - £79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 11min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 4min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Guildford, United Kingdom & La Rochelle

Quick Facts

Guildford, United Kingdom
51.24°N, 0.57°W
Europe/London
45m elevation
La Rochelle
46.16°N, 1.15°W
Europe/Paris
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients