How far is it from Espoo to Helsinki?

The distance between Espoo and Helsinki is 20 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Espoo to Helsinki?

The drive from Espoo to Helsinki takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Espoo to Helsinki?

The fastest route from Espoo to Helsinki covers 20 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Helsinki from Espoo?

Helsinki lies roughly to the east of Espoo.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Espoo and Helsinki?

Along the route from Espoo to Helsinki you can fill up at ABC Mikkelä (24/7), Teboil (24/7), St1 Helsinki Tullinpuomi (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Espoo and Helsinki?

On the route from Espoo to Helsinki you can take a break at Seurasaaren yleisövessa.

Espoo Helsinki

Distance: 20 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Espoo to Helsinki takes about 30 min via 1. The distance is 20 km. The straight-line distance is 16 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 20 km

1 Depart onto Holvikuja 83 m
2 Continue slightly left onto Virastopiha 125 m
3 Turn left onto Kirkkojärventie 386 m
4 Enter roundabout straight onto Kirkkokatu 31 m
5 Exit roundabout right onto Kirkkokatu 82 m
6 Turn left onto Espoonportti 335 m
7 Enter roundabout right onto Siltakatu 44 m
8 Exit roundabout right onto Siltakatu 177 m
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Siltakatu 21 m
10 Exit roundabout right onto Siltakatu 556 m
11 Continue straight onto Tuomarilantie 2 km
12 Take ramp right 454 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Turunväylä 11 km

14 Keep slightly right onto Turunväylä 39 m
15 Turn right onto Huopalahdentie 651 m
16 Turn left onto Paciuksenkatu 2 km
17 Keep slightly left onto Tukholmankatu 781 m
18 Turn slightly right onto Mannerheimintie 3 km
19 Turn right onto Arkadiankatu 184 m
20 Arrive onto Arkadiankatu

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The return trip from Helsinki to Espoo covers roughly the same distance, 20 km.

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How far is it from Espoo to Helsinki?: The distance between Espoo and Helsinki is 20 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Espoo to Helsinki?: The drive from Espoo to Helsinki takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Espoo to Helsinki?: The fastest route from Espoo to Helsinki covers 20 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Helsinki from Espoo?: Helsinki lies roughly to the east of Espoo.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Espoo and Helsinki?: Along the route from Espoo to Helsinki you can fill up at ABC Mikkelä (24/7), Teboil (24/7), St1 Helsinki Tullinpuomi (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Espoo and Helsinki?: On the route from Espoo to Helsinki you can take a break at Seurasaaren yleisövessa.

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