How far is it from Ape to Melnsils?

The distance between Ape and Melnsils is 326 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ape to Melnsils?

The drive from Ape to Melnsils takes approximately 5 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Ape to Melnsils?

The fastest route from Ape to Melnsils covers 326 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 25 min.

Which direction is Melnsils from Ape?

Melnsils lies roughly to the west of Ape.

Which roads does the route from Ape to Melnsils follow?

The drive from Ape to Melnsils mainly follows A2, A10, P131. The longest single stretch is 173 km on A2.

Which towns do you pass between Ape and Melnsils?

Towns on the route from Ape to Melnsils include Smiltene, Cēsis, Rīga, Jūrmala, Engure.

Ape Melnsils

Distance: 326 kmDrive time: 5 h 25 min

Driving from Ape to Melnsils takes about 5 h 25 min via A2. The distance is 326 km. The straight-line distance is 247 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mõniste, Turaida, Dzirciems, Tume. Driving directions

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Driving directions48 · 326 km

1 Depart left onto Rīgas iela 204 m
2 Turn right onto Jaunā iela 130 m
3 Turn left onto Avotu iela 317 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Stacijas iela 77 m
5 Turn slightly left onto Skolas iela 174 m
6 At end of road, turn left onto Skolas iela 541 m
7 Continue straight onto Ape (Vidzemes šoseja) — Igaunijas robeža 2 km
8 Turn right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 96 km
9 Keep slightly left onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 24 km
10 Continue straight onto Vidzemes šoseja 5 km
11 Enter roundabout right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 40 m
12 Exit roundabout right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 14 km
13 Keep slightly right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 23 km

14 Continue straight onto Brīvības gatve 10 km
15 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 3 km
16 Turn right onto Lāčplēša iela 341 m
17 At end of road, turn left onto Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 4 km
18 Continue straight onto Kalnciema iela 2 km
19 Continue straight onto Lielirbes iela 2 km
20 Merge slightly left onto Kārļa Ulmaņa gatve 6 km
21 Continue straight onto Rīga — Ventspils 6 km
22 Take exit straight 19 km
23 Take exit slightly right 97 m
24 Continue straight 115 m
25 Turn right onto Ventspils šoseja 2 km
26 Turn right 85 m
27 Turn left onto Jēkabpils iela 23 m
28 Turn left onto Ventspils šoseja 87 m
29 Turn slightly right 66 m
30 Continue right onto Satiksmes iela 873 m
31 Continue straight onto Skolas iela 3 km
32 Enter roundabout right onto Talsu šoseja 64 m
33 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Talsu šoseja 4 km
34 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Kolkas iela 17 m
35 Exit roundabout straight onto Kolkas iela 2 km
36 Continue straight onto Sloka — Talsi 3 km
37 Continue straight onto Jaunā iela 3 km
38 Continue straight onto Kuģukalna iela 566 m
39 Continue straight onto Sloka — Talsi 21 km
40 Enter roundabout right 30 m
41 Exit roundabout right 931 m
42 Continue straight onto Tukums — Ķesterciems — Mērsrags — Kolka 54 km
43 Continue straight onto Selgas iela 2 km
44 Continue straight onto Jūras iela 473 m
45 Continue straight onto Tukums — Ķesterciems — Mērsrags — Kolka 23 km
46 Turn right 12 m
47 Keep slightly left 17 m
48 Arrive

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The return trip from Melnsils to Ape covers roughly the same distance, 326 km.

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How far is it from Ape to Melnsils?: The distance between Ape and Melnsils is 326 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ape to Melnsils?: The drive from Ape to Melnsils takes approximately 5 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Ape to Melnsils?: The fastest route from Ape to Melnsils covers 326 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 25 min.
Which direction is Melnsils from Ape?: Melnsils lies roughly to the west of Ape.
Which roads does the route from Ape to Melnsils follow?: The drive from Ape to Melnsils mainly follows A2, A10, P131. The longest single stretch is 173 km on A2.
Which towns do you pass between Ape and Melnsils?: Towns on the route from Ape to Melnsils include Smiltene, Cēsis, Rīga, Jūrmala, Engure.

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