How far is it from Ghent to Merelbeke?

The distance between Ghent and Merelbeke is 9 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ghent to Merelbeke?

The drive from Ghent to Merelbeke takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Ghent to Merelbeke?

The fastest route from Ghent to Merelbeke covers 9 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Merelbeke from Ghent?

Merelbeke lies roughly to the south of Ghent.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Ghent and Merelbeke?

Along the route from Ghent to Merelbeke you can fill up at TotalEnergies (24/7), TotalEnergies (24/7), Shell Express. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Ghent and Merelbeke?

On the route from Ghent to Merelbeke you can take a break at Publiek Sanitair E. Braunplein.

Ghent Merelbeke

Distance: 9 kmDrive time: 20 min

Driving from Ghent to Merelbeke takes about 20 min via N444. The distance is 9 km. The straight-line distance is 7 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 9 km

1 Depart onto Emile Braunplein 5 m
2 Turn sharp right onto Sint-Baafsplein 40 m
3 Continue slightly left onto Sint-Baafsplein 86 m
4 Continue right onto Sint-Baafsplein 35 m
5 Turn left onto Limburgstraat 233 m
6 Continue right onto Lieven Bauwensplein 19 m
7 Continue straight onto François Laurentplein 109 m
8 At end of road, turn left onto Brabantdam 158 m
9 Continue right onto Kuiperskaai 222 m
10 Continue slightly left onto Franklin Rooseveltlaan 533 m
11 Keep slightly left onto Franklin Rooseveltlaan 75 m
12 Continue straight onto Gustaaf Callierlaan 418 m
13 Continue straight onto Dierentuinlaan 132 m

14 Continue straight onto Bellevue 157 m
15 Turn slightly left onto Willem van Guliklaan 289 m
16 Continue straight onto Hundelgemsesteenweg 390 m
17 Keep slightly right onto Hundelgemsesteenweg 4 km
18 Enter rotary slightly right onto Hundelgemsesteenweg 36 m
19 Exit rotary slightly right onto Hundelgemsesteenweg 2 km
20 At roundabout, take exit left onto Hundelgemsesteenweg 395 m
21 Turn left onto Driekoningenplein 72 m
22 Continue slightly left onto Driekoningenplein 19 m
23 Turn slightly right onto Dijsegem 123 m
24 Arrive left onto Dijsegem

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The return trip from Merelbeke to Ghent covers roughly the same distance, 9 km.

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How far is it from Ghent to Merelbeke?: The distance between Ghent and Merelbeke is 9 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ghent to Merelbeke?: The drive from Ghent to Merelbeke takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Ghent to Merelbeke?: The fastest route from Ghent to Merelbeke covers 9 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Merelbeke from Ghent?: Merelbeke lies roughly to the south of Ghent.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Ghent and Merelbeke?: Along the route from Ghent to Merelbeke you can fill up at TotalEnergies (24/7), TotalEnergies (24/7), Shell Express. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Ghent and Merelbeke?: On the route from Ghent to Merelbeke you can take a break at Publiek Sanitair E. Braunplein.

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