How far is it from Gauja to Riga?

The distance between Gauja and Riga is 101 km by road.

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

The drive from Gauja to Riga takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Gauja to Riga covers 101 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Riga lies roughly to the south-west of Gauja.

The drive from Gauja to Riga mainly follows A2.

Towns on the route from Gauja to Riga include Cēsis, Līgatne, Sigulda, Ādaži, Katlakalns.

Distance: 101 kmDrive time: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Gauja to Riga takes about 1 h 45 min via A2. The distance is 101 km. The straight-line distance is 93 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Araiši, Straupe, Sigulda, Priedkalne, Rīga. Driving directions

Driving directions23 · 101 km

1 Depart left onto Valmiera — Cēsis — Drabeši 10 km
2 Continue left onto Valmiera — Cēsis — Drabeši 2 km
3 Enter rotary slightly right onto Valmiera — Cēsis — Drabeši 45 m
4 Exit rotary right onto Valmiera — Cēsis — Drabeši 3 km
5 Enter roundabout right onto Valmiera — Cēsis — Drabeši 47 m
6 Exit roundabout right onto Valmiera — Cēsis — Drabeši 9 km
7 Turn straight onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 24 km
8 Continue straight onto Vidzemes šoseja 5 km
9 Enter roundabout right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 40 m
10 Exit roundabout right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 14 km
11 Keep slightly right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 23 km
12 Continue straight onto Brīvības gatve 10 km
13 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 563 m

The return trip from Riga to Gauja covers roughly the same distance, 101 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

How far is it from Gauja to Riga?: The distance between Gauja and Riga is 101 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gauja to Riga?: The drive from Gauja to Riga takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Gauja to Riga?: The fastest route from Gauja to Riga covers 101 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Riga from Gauja?: Riga lies roughly to the south-west of Gauja.
Which roads does the route from Gauja to Riga follow?: The drive from Gauja to Riga mainly follows A2.
Which towns do you pass between Gauja and Riga?: Towns on the route from Gauja to Riga include Cēsis, Līgatne, Sigulda, Ādaži, Katlakalns.