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@Keramic
Just got back from Dunkerque to Amsterdam a couple of weeks ago.
Avoid the coast if possible - it's boring as - mostly sand dune which you can't see over - for much of the way. Let me reiterate - so boring to ride in the suburbs behind a sand dune for 50 km stretches. Stay inland if you want to see more interesting things... like cows with hipster haircuts, chickens that look like Phil Spectre, and dogs with waxed moustaches.
We (GF and mate) did it very easily in 7 days. Then 3 days in Amsterdam. Obviously you can do it quicker, but weather is a factor when cycle touring - It pissed down on us, from day 2.
We took the 2pm ferry from dover - arrives in Dunkerque Ferry at 5pm-ish. Then inland riding slowly, 35 - 40 km (until dark) took us through Loon Plage, Craywick, Brouckerque, Bergues, and ending in Hondschoote 5kms from the Belgian border.
Check the map - Dunkerque ferry terminal is 14km from Dunkerque... incase you need a bike shop.
The first 2 days were the prettiest.
Shortest day 40km+. Longest day 80km+. Next time, I'll leave the tent at home, and stay in cabins all the way.