How far is it from Ghent to Zele?

The distance between Ghent and Zele is 30 km by road.

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

The drive from Ghent to Zele takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Ghent to Zele?

The fastest route from Ghent to Zele covers 30 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Zele from Ghent?

Zele lies roughly to the east of Ghent.

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

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

Where can I stop to rest between Ghent and Zele?

On the route from Ghent to Zele you can take a break at Publiek Sanitair E. Braunplein, Rustplaats Gentbrugge-Zuid.

Ghent Zele

Distance: 30 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Ghent to Zele takes about 30 min via E17. The distance is 30 km. The straight-line distance is 22 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 30 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 right 979 m

14 Merge slightly left 21 km
15 Take exit slightly right 712 m
16 Merge slightly left onto Europalaan 2 km
17 Turn right onto Huis ten Halve 203 m
18 Turn left onto Lokerenbaan 441 m
19 Turn right onto Elststraat 750 m
20 Turn right onto Driesstraat 131 m
21 At end of road, turn left onto Driesstraat 348 m
22 Turn left onto Lange Akker 415 m
23 Turn left onto Kouterstraat 238 m
24 Turn left onto Drieputtenstraat 68 m
25 Turn right 19 m
26 Arrive right

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The return trip from Zele to Ghent covers roughly the same distance, 30 km.

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How far is it from Ghent to Zele?: The distance between Ghent and Zele is 30 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ghent to Zele?: The drive from Ghent to Zele takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Ghent to Zele?: The fastest route from Ghent to Zele covers 30 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Zele from Ghent?: Zele lies roughly to the east of Ghent.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Ghent and Zele?: Along the route from Ghent to Zele you can fill up at TotalEnergies (24/7), Shell Gent Oudenaardsesteenweg (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Ghent and Zele?: On the route from Ghent to Zele you can take a break at Publiek Sanitair E. Braunplein, Rustplaats Gentbrugge-Zuid.

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