How far is it from Helsinki to Riga?

The distance between Helsinki and Riga is 397 km by road.

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

The drive from Helsinki to Riga takes approximately 7 h by car.

What is the best route from Helsinki to Riga?

The fastest route from Helsinki to Riga covers 397 km with a driving time of approximately 7 h.

Which direction is Riga from Helsinki?

Riga lies roughly to the south of Helsinki.

Which roads does the route from Helsinki to Riga follow?

The drive from Helsinki to Riga mainly follows 4, A1. The longest single stretch is 179 km on 4.

Which towns do you pass between Helsinki and Riga?

Towns on the route from Helsinki to Riga include Tallinn, Keila, Pärnu, Tūja, Ādaži.

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

Along the route from Helsinki to Riga you can fill up at Neste Express Ratakatu (24/7), Alexela (24/7), KOOL Ādaži (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 79 km, between St1 Helsinki Marine Lauttasaari and Neste.

Where can I camp between Helsinki and Riga?

Along the route from Helsinki to Riga you can stop for the night or service your van at Pihjalajasaaren telttailualue, Konse Caravans & Camping, Meleku līcis. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 112 km, between Saunapunkt and Konse Caravans & Camping.

Where can I stop to rest between Helsinki and Riga?

On the route from Helsinki to Riga you can take a break at Ratakadun yleisövessa, Winkler. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 381 km, between Temporary toilet and Winkler.

Finland Latvia

Distance: 397 kmDrive time: 7 h

Driving from Helsinki to Riga takes about 7 h via 4. The distance is 397 km. The straight-line distance is 362 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tallinn, Tänassilma, Pärnu, Skulte, Rīga. Driving directions

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Set off on a lovely road trip from Helsinki in Finland to Riga in Latvia, travelling through the Baltic countryside. The journey is 397 km and usually takes around 7 hours behind the wheel. As you head south, you'll find driving is straightforward in both countries, as they both drive on the right. Travellers will be glad to hear there are no toll roads on this route, either in Finland or Latvia, making for an easy and affordable trip. This route gives you a great chance to see the changing landscapes of Northern Europe as you travel between these two lively capital cities.

1 Depart onto Erottajankatu 2 m
2 Continue straight onto Mannerheimintie 241 m
3 Continue U-turn onto Mannerheimintie 132 m
4 Turn right onto Lönnrotinkatu 106 m
5 Turn right onto Yrjönkatu 103 m
6 Turn left onto Kalevankatu 2 km
7 At end of road, turn right onto Ruoholahdenranta 25 m
8 Turn left onto Jätkäsaarenlaituri 307 m
9 Turn straight onto Tyynenmerenkatu 403 m
10 Turn left onto Rionkatu 49 m
11 Turn right 553 m
12 Continue straight 204 m
13 Turn slightly left 144 m

14 Continue straight onto Helsinki (FIN) – Tallinn (EST) 82 km
15 Continue straight 43 m
16 Turn right 100 m
17 Turn sharp left 99 m
18 Turn right 452 m
19 Continue straight onto Petrooleumi 438 m
20 Continue slightly left onto Jüri Vilmsi 970 m
21 Turn right onto Konstantin Türnpu 319 m
22 Turn right onto Odra 311 m
23 Continue straight onto Filtri tee 698 m
24 Turn slightly right onto Tehnika 99 m
25 Turn slightly left 156 m
26 Turn left onto Veskiposti 191 m
27 Enter roundabout slightly right 85 m
28 Exit roundabout straight 384 m
29 Turn straight onto Järvevana tee 3 km
30 Turn straight 302 m
31 Turn slightly right onto Pärnu mnt 2 km
32 Continue straight onto Männiku tee 459 m
33 Turn straight onto Vabaduse pst 7 km
34 Continue straight onto Pärnu mnt 2 km
35 Take exit slightly right 225 m
36 Keep slightly right 110 m
37 Merge slightly left onto Pärnu mnt 2 km
38 Continue straight onto Tallinn — Pärnu — Ikla 96 km
39 Continue straight onto Pärnu mnt 2 km
40 Continue straight onto Tallinn — Pärnu — Ikla 9 km
41 Continue straight onto Tallinna mnt 2 km
42 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Tallinna mnt 46 m
43 Exit roundabout straight onto Tallinna mnt 594 m
44 Continue straight onto Tallinn — Pärnu — Ikla 2 km
45 Continue straight onto Tuisu 575 m
46 Continue slightly left onto Ehitajate tee 6 km
47 Continue straight onto Papiniidu 421 m
48 Turn straight onto Liivi tee 2 km
49 Continue straight onto Liivi tee 686 m
50 Continue left onto Riia mnt 447 m
51 Turn slightly left onto Paide mnt 50 m
52 Continue right onto Riia mnt 2 km
53 Continue straight onto Tallinn — Pärnu — Ikla 18 km
54 Continue straight onto Riia mnt 4 km
55 Continue straight onto Tallinn — Pärnu — Ikla 37 km
56 Continue straight onto Rīga (Baltezers) - Igaunijas robeža (Ainaži) 4 km
57 Continue straight onto Valdemāra iela 2 km
58 Continue straight onto Rīga (Baltezers) - Igaunijas robeža (Ainaži) 4 km
59 Continue straight onto Pērnavas iela 4 km
60 Continue straight onto Viļņu iela 2 km
61 Continue straight onto Vidzemes iela 4 km
62 Continue straight onto Rīga (Baltezers) - Igaunijas robeža (Ainaži) 74 km
63 Keep slightly left onto Rīga (Baltezers) - Igaunijas robeža (Ainaži) 6 km
64 Continue straight onto Tallinas šoseja 3 km
65 Continue straight onto Cielaviņu iela 254 m
66 Continue straight onto Rīga (Baltezers) - Igaunijas robeža (Ainaži) 3 km
67 Take exit slightly right onto Rīga (Baltezers) - Igaunijas robeža (Ainaži) 505 m
68 Continue straight onto A1 Rīga (Baltezers) - Igaunijas robeža (Ainaži) 128 m
69 Merge slightly left onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 587 m
70 Continue straight onto Brīvības gatve 10 km
71 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 563 m
72 Turn left onto Pērnavas iela 403 m
73 Turn right onto Aleksandra Čaka iela 299 m
74 Continue straight onto Aleksandra Čaka iela 2 km
75 Continue straight onto Marijas iela 656 m
76 Continue slightly left onto 13. janvāra iela 653 m
77 Continue straight onto 11. novembra krastmala 305 m
78 Keep straight onto 11. novembra krastmala 314 m
79 Turn right onto Bīskapa gāte 179 m
80 Turn slightly right onto Doma laukums 47 m
81 Arrive right onto Doma laukums

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The return trip from Riga to Helsinki covers roughly the same distance, 397 km.

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How far is it from Helsinki to Riga?: The distance between Helsinki and Riga is 397 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Helsinki to Riga?: The drive from Helsinki to Riga takes approximately 7 h by car.
What is the best route from Helsinki to Riga?: The fastest route from Helsinki to Riga covers 397 km with a driving time of approximately 7 h.
Which direction is Riga from Helsinki?: Riga lies roughly to the south of Helsinki.
Which roads does the route from Helsinki to Riga follow?: The drive from Helsinki to Riga mainly follows 4, A1. The longest single stretch is 179 km on 4.
Which towns do you pass between Helsinki and Riga?: Towns on the route from Helsinki to Riga include Tallinn, Keila, Pärnu, Tūja, Ādaži.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Helsinki and Riga?: Along the route from Helsinki to Riga you can fill up at Neste Express Ratakatu (24/7), Alexela (24/7), KOOL Ādaži (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 79 km, between St1 Helsinki Marine Lauttasaari and Neste.
Where can I camp between Helsinki and Riga?: Along the route from Helsinki to Riga you can stop for the night or service your van at Pihjalajasaaren telttailualue, Konse Caravans & Camping, Meleku līcis. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 112 km, between Saunapunkt and Konse Caravans & Camping.
Where can I stop to rest between Helsinki and Riga?: On the route from Helsinki to Riga you can take a break at Ratakadun yleisövessa, Winkler. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 381 km, between Temporary toilet and Winkler.

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