How far is it from Archanes to Heraklion?

The distance between Archanes and Heraklion is 16 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Archanes to Heraklion?

The drive from Archanes to Heraklion takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Archanes to Heraklion?

The fastest route from Archanes to Heraklion covers 16 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Heraklion from Archanes?

Heraklion lies roughly to the north of Archanes.

Archanes Heraklion

Distance: 16 kmDrive time: 20 min

Driving from Archanes to Heraklion takes about 20 min via Κνωσσού - Πεζών. The distance is 16 km. The straight-line distance is 12 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 16 km

1 Depart left onto 62 Μαρτύρων 85 m
2 Continue slightly right onto 62 Μαρτύρων 357 m
3 At end of road, turn right 450 m
4 Turn right onto Διακλάδωση Αρχανών 4 km
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Κνωσσού - Πεζών 43 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Κνωσσού - Πεζών 7 km
7 Enter roundabout right onto Κνωσσού 21 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Κνωσσού 203 m
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Κνωσσού 8 m
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Κνωσσού 188 m
11 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Κνωσσού 10 m
12 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Κνωσσού 422 m
13 Enter roundabout right onto Κνωσσού 16 m

14 Exit roundabout right onto Κνωσσού 2 km
15 Turn slightly right 441 m
16 Continue straight onto Δημοκρατίας 876 m
17 Keep slightly left onto Δημοκρατίας 234 m
18 Turn right onto Ανεμογιάννη Γ. 135 m
19 Enter roundabout right onto Δικαιοσύνης 41 m
20 Exit roundabout right onto Δικαιοσύνης 58 m
21 Continue right onto Ιδομενέως 178 m
22 Turn left onto Μεραμβέλου 160 m
23 Turn left 75 m
24 At end of road, turn left onto Παπαγιαμαλή 14 m
25 Arrive straight onto Παπαγιαμαλή

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The return trip from Heraklion to Archanes covers roughly the same distance, 16 km.

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How far is it from Archanes to Heraklion?: The distance between Archanes and Heraklion is 16 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Archanes to Heraklion?: The drive from Archanes to Heraklion takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Archanes to Heraklion?: The fastest route from Archanes to Heraklion covers 16 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Heraklion from Archanes?: Heraklion lies roughly to the north of Archanes.

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