How far is it from Gelnica to Šaľa?

The distance between Gelnica and Šaľa is 344 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gelnica to Šaľa?

The drive from Gelnica to Šaľa takes approximately 4 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Gelnica to Šaľa?

The fastest route from Gelnica to Šaľa covers 344 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 25 min.

Which direction is Šaľa from Gelnica?

Šaľa lies roughly to the west of Gelnica.

Which roads does the route from Gelnica to Šaľa follow?

The drive from Gelnica to Šaľa mainly follows D1, 59, R1. The longest single stretch is 120 km on R1.

Which towns do you pass between Gelnica and Šaľa?

Towns on the route from Gelnica to Šaľa include Spišská Nová Ves, Poprad, Zvolen, Nitra.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Gelnica and Šaľa?

Along the route from Gelnica to Šaľa you can fill up at OMV (24/7), Slovnaft (24/7), Slovnaft (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Gelnica and Šaľa?

Along the route from Gelnica to Šaľa you can stop for the night or service your van at Farma Odorica, Iliaš, Alex. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 91 km, between Autocamping Vavrišovo and Iliaš.

Where can I stop to rest between Gelnica and Šaľa?

On the route from Gelnica to Šaľa you can take a break at Odpočívadlo Levoča, Dechtáre, Budča.

Gelnica Šaľa

Distance: 344 kmDrive time: 4 h 25 min

Driving from Gelnica to Šaľa takes about 4 h 25 min via R1. The distance is 344 km. The straight-line distance is 239 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Spišská Nová Ves, Poprad, Martin, Bojnice, Šaľa. Driving directions

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Driving directions42 · 344 km

1 Depart right onto Banícke námestie 17 m
2 Turn right onto Slovenská 87 m
3 Continue right onto Slovenská 82 m
4 Turn left onto Hlavná 673 m
5 Turn right 68 m
6 Turn left onto Hnilecká 2 km
7 Continue straight onto Strojárenská 5 km
8 Keep slightly left onto Nová 2 km
9 Turn slightly left 13 km
10 Continue right onto Trangusova 8 km
11 Continue straight onto Partizánska 5 km
12 Continue straight onto Štefánikova 2 km
13 Continue straight onto Mariánske námestie 335 m

14 Continue straight onto Levočská cesta 3 km
15 Turn right 44 m
16 Turn left 2 km
17 Enter roundabout straight 5 m
18 Exit roundabout slightly right 527 m
19 Merge slightly left 102 km
20 Turn straight 9 km
21 Turn left onto Bystrická cesta 3 km
22 Continue straight onto Biely Potok,Raveň 43 km
23 Keep slightly left 191 m
24 Turn straight 6 km
25 Take ramp straight 61 m
26 Keep slightly right 385 m
27 Keep slightly right 170 m
28 Keep slightly left 52 m
29 Merge slightly left 120 km
30 Take exit slightly right 549 m
31 Turn right onto Cabajská 5 km
32 Continue straight onto Nitrianska 6 km
33 Continue straight onto Cabajská 754 m
34 Continue straight onto Trnovecká 2 km
35 Continue straight onto Cabajská 6 km
36 Continue straight onto Nitrianska 520 m
37 At end of road, turn right 4 km
38 Continue straight onto Nitrianska 892 m
39 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Nitrianska 29 m
40 Exit roundabout right onto Nitrianska 2 km
41 Turn left onto P. Pázmaňa 630 m
42 Arrive onto Dolná

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The return trip from Šaľa to Gelnica covers roughly the same distance, 344 km.

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How far is it from Gelnica to Šaľa?: The distance between Gelnica and Šaľa is 344 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gelnica to Šaľa?: The drive from Gelnica to Šaľa takes approximately 4 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Gelnica to Šaľa?: The fastest route from Gelnica to Šaľa covers 344 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 25 min.
Which direction is Šaľa from Gelnica?: Šaľa lies roughly to the west of Gelnica.
Which roads does the route from Gelnica to Šaľa follow?: The drive from Gelnica to Šaľa mainly follows D1, 59, R1. The longest single stretch is 120 km on R1.
Which towns do you pass between Gelnica and Šaľa?: Towns on the route from Gelnica to Šaľa include Spišská Nová Ves, Poprad, Zvolen, Nitra.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Gelnica and Šaľa?: Along the route from Gelnica to Šaľa you can fill up at OMV (24/7), Slovnaft (24/7), Slovnaft (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Gelnica and Šaľa?: Along the route from Gelnica to Šaľa you can stop for the night or service your van at Farma Odorica, Iliaš, Alex. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 91 km, between Autocamping Vavrišovo and Iliaš.
Where can I stop to rest between Gelnica and Šaľa?: On the route from Gelnica to Šaľa you can take a break at Odpočívadlo Levoča, Dechtáre, Budča.

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