How far is it from Bodø to Sortland?

The distance between Bodø and Sortland is 296 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bodø to Sortland?

The drive from Bodø to Sortland takes approximately 5 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Bodø to Sortland?

The fastest route from Bodø to Sortland covers 296 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 30 min.

Which direction is Sortland from Bodø?

Sortland lies roughly to the north of Bodø.

Which roads does the route from Bodø to Sortland follow?

The drive from Bodø to Sortland mainly follows 80, E 6, 85. The longest single stretch is 161 km on E 6.

Which towns do you pass between Bodø and Sortland?

Towns on the route from Bodø to Sortland include Fauske, Sørfold, Tysnes.

Bodø Sortland

Distance: 296 kmDrive time: 5 h 30 min

Driving from Bodø to Sortland takes about 5 h 30 min via E 6. The distance is 296 km. The straight-line distance is 163 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bodø, Sørfold, Hamarøy, Sortland. Driving directions

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Driving directions61 · 296 km

1 Depart onto Sjøgata 58 m
2 Enter roundabout right onto Bodøveien 27 m
3 Exit roundabout right onto Bodøveien 650 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 33 m
5 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 390 m
6 Enter roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 30 m
7 Exit roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 407 m
8 Enter roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 34 m
9 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 7 km
10 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 23 m
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 870 m
12 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 24 m
13 Exit roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 7 km

14 Enter roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 30 m
15 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 2 km
16 Enter roundabout right onto Bodøveien 33 m
17 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 15 km
18 Continue straight onto Valnesfjordveien 12 km
19 Continue straight onto Røviktunnelen 3 km
20 Continue straight onto Skjerstadfjordveien 6 km
21 Continue straight onto Bodøveien 2 km
22 Continue straight onto Storgaten 2 km
23 Enter roundabout right onto Storgaten 33 m
24 Exit roundabout right onto Storgaten 206 m
25 Enter roundabout right onto Follaveien 43 m
26 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Follaveien 3 km
27 Continue straight onto Åsgårdveien 6 km
28 Continue straight onto Stemmarka 5 km
29 Continue straight onto Sørfoldveien 37 km
30 Continue straight onto Kannflågtunnelen 755 m
31 Continue straight onto Kjelvikveien 7 km
32 Continue straight onto Raudhammartunnelen 2 km
33 Continue straight onto Sørfjordveien 2 km
34 Continue straight onto Kobbhammartunnelen 836 m
35 Continue straight onto Kobbelva 4 km
36 Continue straight onto Middagsfjelltunnelen 3 km
37 Continue straight onto Kobbskarveien 6 km
38 Continue straight onto Kobbskartunnelen 5 km
39 Continue straight onto Mørsvikveien 12 km
40 Continue straight onto Hamarøyveien 5 km
41 Turn left onto Isak Sellanraas vei 3 km
42 Turn left onto Hamarøyveien 23 km
43 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Hamarøyveien 22 m
44 Exit roundabout right onto Hamarøyveien 12 km
45 Continue straight onto Drag E6 8 km
46 Continue straight onto Hamarøyveien 19 km
47 Continue straight onto Storjord E6 10 km
48 Keep slightly left 272 m
49 Continue straight onto Bognes - Lødingen 24 km
50 Continue straight 308 m
51 Continue right onto Strandstindvegen 2 km
52 Turn left 19 km
53 Enter roundabout right onto Våtvollveien 33 m
54 Exit roundabout right onto Våtvollveien 15 km
55 Continue slightly left onto Langvassdalen 19 km
56 Turn left 2 km
57 Enter roundabout right onto Vesterålsgata 50 m
58 Exit roundabout right onto Vesterålsgata 2 km
59 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Vesterålsgata 21 m
60 Exit roundabout right onto Vesterålsgata 140 m
61 Arrive onto Vesterålsgata

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The return trip from Sortland to Bodø covers roughly the same distance, 296 km.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Bodø to Sortland?: The distance between Bodø and Sortland is 296 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bodø to Sortland?: The drive from Bodø to Sortland takes approximately 5 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Bodø to Sortland?: The fastest route from Bodø to Sortland covers 296 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 30 min.
Which direction is Sortland from Bodø?: Sortland lies roughly to the north of Bodø.
Which roads does the route from Bodø to Sortland follow?: The drive from Bodø to Sortland mainly follows 80, E 6, 85. The longest single stretch is 161 km on E 6.
Which towns do you pass between Bodø and Sortland?: Towns on the route from Bodø to Sortland include Fauske, Sørfold, Tysnes.

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