How far is it from Ath to Merelbeke?

The distance between Ath and Merelbeke is 54 km by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Ath to Merelbeke?

The fastest route from Ath to Merelbeke covers 54 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Merelbeke from Ath?

Merelbeke lies roughly to the north of Ath.

Which roads does the route from Ath to Merelbeke follow?

The drive from Ath to Merelbeke mainly follows N42.

Which towns do you pass between Ath and Merelbeke?

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

Where can I find a 24h service station between Ath and Merelbeke?

Along the route from Ath to Merelbeke you can fill up at Q8 Easy (24/7), DATS 24 Geraardsbergen (24/7), TotalEnergies (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Ath and Merelbeke?

Along the route from Ath to Merelbeke you can stop for the night or service your van at Motorhome area of Ath.

Where can I stop to rest between Ath and Merelbeke?

On the route from Ath to Merelbeke you can take a break at Zuidelijke Dienstenzone Wetteren.

Ath Merelbeke

Distance: 54 kmDrive time: 1 h

Driving from Ath to Merelbeke takes about 1 h via N42. The distance is 54 km. The straight-line distance is 41 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ath, Lessines, Lierde, Oosterzele, Merelbeke. Driving directions

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Driving directions51 · 54 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 4 km
40 Take exit slightly right 880 m
41 Keep slightly right 194 m
42 Turn left onto Van Laetestraat 418 m
43 Turn right onto Heidestraat 172 m
44 Continue straight onto Guldensporenlaan 892 m
45 Enter rotary right onto Hundelgemsesteenweg 66 m
46 Exit rotary slightly right onto Hundelgemsesteenweg 2 km
47 At roundabout, take exit left onto Hundelgemsesteenweg 395 m
48 Turn left onto Driekoningenplein 72 m
49 Continue slightly left onto Driekoningenplein 19 m
50 Turn slightly right onto Dijsegem 123 m
51 Arrive left onto Dijsegem

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The return trip from Merelbeke to Ath covers roughly the same distance, 54 km.

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How far is it from Ath to Merelbeke?: The distance between Ath and Merelbeke is 54 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ath to Merelbeke?: The drive from Ath to Merelbeke takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Ath to Merelbeke?: The fastest route from Ath to Merelbeke covers 54 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Merelbeke from Ath?: Merelbeke lies roughly to the north of Ath.
Which roads does the route from Ath to Merelbeke follow?: The drive from Ath to Merelbeke mainly follows N42.
Which towns do you pass between Ath and Merelbeke?: Towns on the route from Ath to Merelbeke include Aubechies, Bois-De-Lessines, Aaigem, Wetteren, Gent.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Ath and Merelbeke?: Along the route from Ath to Merelbeke you can fill up at Q8 Easy (24/7), DATS 24 Geraardsbergen (24/7), TotalEnergies (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Ath and Merelbeke?: Along the route from Ath to Merelbeke you can stop for the night or service your van at Motorhome area of Ath.
Where can I stop to rest between Ath and Merelbeke?: On the route from Ath to Merelbeke you can take a break at Zuidelijke Dienstenzone Wetteren.

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