How far is it from Balerna to Lax?

The distance between Balerna and Lax is 167 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Balerna to Lax?

The drive from Balerna to Lax takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Balerna to Lax?

The fastest route from Balerna to Lax covers 167 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Lax from Balerna?

Lax lies roughly to the north-west of Balerna.

Which roads does the route from Balerna to Lax follow?

The drive from Balerna to Lax mainly follows A2, 413. The longest single stretch is 105 km on A2.

Which towns do you pass between Balerna and Lax?

Towns on the route from Balerna to Lax include Lugano, Locarno.

Balerna Lax

Distance: 167 kmDrive time: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Balerna to Lax takes about 2 h 20 min via A2. The distance is 167 km. The straight-line distance is 91 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Vacallo, Gambarogno, Quinto, Goms. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 167 km

1 Depart straight onto Via Prada 53 m
2 Continue right onto Via Prada 46 m
3 Continue left onto Via Prada 259 m
4 At end of road, turn left onto Via Stazione 203 m
5 Continue right onto Via Stazione 42 m
6 Turn right onto Via San Gottardo 833 m
7 Enter roundabout right onto Via San Gottardo 53 m
8 Exit roundabout right onto Via San Gottardo 150 m
9 Take ramp slightly right 336 m
10 Merge slightly left 105 km
11 Take exit slightly right 2 km
12 Enter roundabout slightly right 22 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly right 434 m

14 Turn sharp left onto Via della Stazione 239 m
15 At end of road, turn right 37 km
16 At end of road, turn left onto Furkastrasse 19 km
17 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Umfahrungsstrasse 815 m
18 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Furkastrasse 2 km
19 Turn left onto Platzji 60 m
20 Turn right onto Lengbode 466 m
21 Arrive left onto Lengbode

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The return trip from Lax to Balerna covers roughly the same distance, 167 km.

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How far is it from Balerna to Lax?: The distance between Balerna and Lax is 167 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Balerna to Lax?: The drive from Balerna to Lax takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Balerna to Lax?: The fastest route from Balerna to Lax covers 167 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Lax from Balerna?: Lax lies roughly to the north-west of Balerna.
Which roads does the route from Balerna to Lax follow?: The drive from Balerna to Lax mainly follows A2, 413. The longest single stretch is 105 km on A2.
Which towns do you pass between Balerna and Lax?: Towns on the route from Balerna to Lax include Lugano, Locarno.

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