How far is it from Ghent to Silly?

The distance between Ghent and Silly is 58 km by road.

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

The drive from Ghent to Silly takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Ghent to Silly?

The fastest route from Ghent to Silly covers 58 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Silly from Ghent?

Silly lies roughly to the south of Ghent.

Which towns do you pass between Ghent and Silly?

Towns on the route from Ghent to Silly include Wetteren, Bambrugge, Aaigem, Ninove, Bois-De-Lessines.

Where can I stop to rest between Ghent and Silly?

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

Ghent Silly

Distance: 58 kmDrive time: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Ghent to Silly takes about 1 h 5 min via N42. The distance is 58 km. The straight-line distance is 47 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gent, Oosterzele, Aaigem, Bassilly. Driving directions

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Driving directions51 · 58 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 109 m
12 Take ramp straight 2 km
13 Keep slightly left 2 km

14 Keep slightly right 135 m
15 Keep slightly left 479 m
16 Keep slightly left 2 km
17 Merge slightly left 8 km
18 Take exit slightly right 391 m
19 Keep slightly right 198 m
20 Turn straight onto Oosterzelesteenweg 352 m
21 Continue straight onto Wetterse steenweg 6 km
22 Continue straight onto Geraardsbergse steenweg 3 km
23 Continue straight onto Europaweg 6 km
24 Enter roundabout right onto Europaweg 59 m
25 Exit roundabout right onto Europaweg 693 m
26 Continue straight onto Gentweg 5 km
27 Continue straight onto Gentsesteenweg 68 m
28 Continue straight onto Gentse Steenweg 3 km
29 Continue straight onto Astridlaan 3 km
30 Turn left 737 m
31 Enter rotary right onto Zonnebloemstraat 48 m
32 Exit rotary right onto Zonnebloemstraat 922 m
33 Continue straight onto Edingseweg 5 km
34 Continue straight onto Vianeplein 382 m
35 At end of road, turn left onto Edingseweg 303 m
36 Turn right onto Beverstraat 2 km
37 Continue straight onto Bosstraat 722 m
38 Continue straight onto Eeckhout 814 m
39 Continue straight onto Plaats 114 m
40 Continue right onto Plaats 157 m
41 Continue straight onto Kerkhove 2 km
42 Continue straight onto Commijn 2 km
43 Continue straight onto Rue de Grammont / Commijn 3 km
44 At roundabout, take exit left onto Rue Cavée 504 m
45 Continue straight onto Rue Thabor 368 m
46 Continue straight onto Place de Bassilly 145 m
47 Continue slightly right onto Rue des Écoles 393 m
48 Turn right onto Pavé d'Ath 3 km
49 Turn left onto Rue de la Station 2 km
50 Turn right onto Rue de Fellignies 221 m
51 Arrive right onto Rue de Fellignies

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The return trip from Silly to Ghent covers roughly the same distance, 58 km.

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How far is it from Ghent to Silly?: The distance between Ghent and Silly is 58 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ghent to Silly?: The drive from Ghent to Silly takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Ghent to Silly?: The fastest route from Ghent to Silly covers 58 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Silly from Ghent?: Silly lies roughly to the south of Ghent.
Which towns do you pass between Ghent and Silly?: Towns on the route from Ghent to Silly include Wetteren, Bambrugge, Aaigem, Ninove, Bois-De-Lessines.
Where can I stop to rest between Ghent and Silly?: On the route from Ghent to Silly you can take a break at Publiek Sanitair E. Braunplein.

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