How far is it from Crete to Archanes?

The distance between Crete and Archanes is 44 km by road.

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

The drive from Crete to Archanes takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Crete to Archanes?

The fastest route from Crete to Archanes covers 44 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Archanes from Crete?

Archanes lies roughly to the east of Crete.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Crete and Archanes?

Along the route from Crete to Archanes you can fill up at BP (24/7), BP. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Crete Archanes

Distance: 44 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Crete to Archanes takes about 50 min via Ηρακλείου - Ανωγείων. The distance is 44 km. The straight-line distance is 26 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 44 km

1 Depart 2 km
2 Keep slightly right 156 m
3 At end of road, turn right 464 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Αηδονοχώρι - Γωνιές 657 m
5 At end of road, turn slightly left onto Ηρακλείου - Ανωγείων 11 km
6 Continue slightly left onto Ηρακλείου - Ανωγείων 7 km
7 Continue slightly right onto Περάματος - Γαζίου 4 km
8 Turn slightly right 49 m
9 Take ramp straight onto Συνδετήρια Οδός 419 m
10 Merge slightly left onto Βόρειος Οδικός Άξονας Κρήτης 8 km
11 Take exit slightly right 278 m
12 At end of road, turn left onto Σκορδαλού Αθ. 363 m
13 Turn right 44 m

14 Turn straight onto Κνωσσού 916 m
15 Enter roundabout right onto Κνωσσού 15 m
16 Exit roundabout right onto Κνωσσού 418 m
17 Enter roundabout right onto Κνωσσού 12 m
18 Exit roundabout right onto Κνωσσού 185 m
19 Enter roundabout right onto Κνωσσού 18 m
20 Exit roundabout right onto Κνωσσού 200 m
21 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Κνωσσού 18 m
22 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Κνωσσού 7 km
23 Continue slightly left onto Κνωσσού - Πεζών 314 m
24 Enter roundabout right onto Διακλάδωση Αρχανών 7 m
25 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Διακλάδωση Αρχανών 4 km
26 Turn slightly left 449 m
27 Turn left onto 62 Μαρτύρων 442 m
28 Arrive right onto 62 Μαρτύρων

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The return trip from Archanes to Crete covers roughly the same distance, 44 km.

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How far is it from Crete to Archanes?: The distance between Crete and Archanes is 44 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Crete to Archanes?: The drive from Crete to Archanes takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Crete to Archanes?: The fastest route from Crete to Archanes covers 44 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Archanes from Crete?: Archanes lies roughly to the east of Crete.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Crete and Archanes?: Along the route from Crete to Archanes you can fill up at BP (24/7), BP. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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