How far is it from Ath to Ghent?

The distance between Ath and Ghent is 59 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ath to Ghent?

The drive from Ath to Ghent takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Ath to Ghent?

The fastest route from Ath to Ghent covers 59 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Ghent from Ath?

Ghent lies roughly to the north of Ath.

Which roads does the route from Ath to Ghent follow?

The drive from Ath to Ghent mainly follows N42.

Which towns do you pass between Ath and Ghent?

Towns on the route from Ath to Ghent include Aubechies, Bois-De-Lessines, Aaigem, Zottegem, Wetteren.

Ath Ghent

Distance: 59 kmDrive time: 1 h

Driving from Ath to Ghent takes about 1 h via N42. The distance is 59 km. The straight-line distance is 48 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ath, Lessines, Lierde, Oosterzele, Merelbeke. Driving directions

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Driving directions50 · 59 km

1 Depart right onto Boulevard des Glacis 231 m
2 Continue straight onto Boulevard de l'Hôpital 299 m
3 Turn slightly right onto Avenue Léon Jouret 531 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly right 65 m
5 Exit roundabout straight 816 m
6 Take exit slightly right 300 m
7 Enter roundabout slightly right 47 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 km
9 Enter roundabout right 68 m
10 Exit roundabout right 2 km
11 Enter roundabout right 77 m
12 Exit roundabout straight 220 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Route des Régions 87 m

14 Exit roundabout right onto Route des Régions 3 km
15 Enter rotary right onto Rue de Pétignies 47 m
16 Exit rotary slightly right onto Rue de Pétignies 433 m
17 Enter rotary right onto Rue de Pétignies 37 m
18 Exit rotary right onto Rue de Pétignies 330 m
19 Enter roundabout straight onto Chemin de Papignies 44 m
20 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Chemin de Papignies 356 m
21 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard Emile Schevenels 99 m
22 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Emile Schevenels 2 km
23 Enter rotary right onto Boulevard Emile Schevenels 27 m
24 Exit rotary slightly right onto Boulevard Emile Schevenels 461 m
25 Continue straight onto Chaussée de Grammont 4 km
26 Continue straight onto Groteweg 3 km
27 Enter roundabout right onto Astridlaan 44 m
28 Exit roundabout right onto Astridlaan 4 km
29 Continue straight onto Gentse Steenweg / Astridlaan 3 km
30 Continue straight onto Gentweg 5 km
31 Continue straight onto Europaweg 694 m
32 Enter roundabout right onto Europaweg 37 m
33 Exit roundabout right onto Europaweg 6 km
34 Continue straight onto Geraardsbergse steenweg 4 km
35 Continue straight onto Wetterse steenweg 4 km
36 Continue straight onto Oosterzelesteenweg 490 m
37 Enter rotary right 221 m
38 Exit rotary right 466 m
39 Merge slightly left 8 km
40 Take exit slightly right 153 m
41 Keep slightly right 2 km
42 Keep slightly left 199 m
43 Keep slightly left 3 km
44 Keep slightly right onto Zuidparklaan 359 m
45 Continue straight onto Graaf van Vlaanderenplein 208 m
46 Turn left onto Vlaanderenstraat 456 m
47 Continue straight onto Limburgstraat 216 m
48 Continue straight onto Sint-Baafsplein 119 m
49 Turn right onto Emile Braunplein 61 m
50 Arrive onto Emile Braunplein

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The return trip from Ghent to Ath covers roughly the same distance, 59 km.

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How far is it from Ath to Ghent?: The distance between Ath and Ghent is 59 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ath to Ghent?: The drive from Ath to Ghent takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Ath to Ghent?: The fastest route from Ath to Ghent covers 59 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Ghent from Ath?: Ghent lies roughly to the north of Ath.
Which roads does the route from Ath to Ghent follow?: The drive from Ath to Ghent mainly follows N42.
Which towns do you pass between Ath and Ghent?: Towns on the route from Ath to Ghent include Aubechies, Bois-De-Lessines, Aaigem, Zottegem, Wetteren.

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