How far is it from Gothenburg to Västerås?

The distance between Gothenburg and Västerås is 387 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gothenburg to Västerås?

The drive from Gothenburg to Västerås takes approximately 5 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Gothenburg to Västerås?

The fastest route from Gothenburg to Västerås covers 387 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 5 min.

Which direction is Västerås from Gothenburg?

Västerås lies roughly to the north-east of Gothenburg.

Which roads does the route from Gothenburg to Västerås follow?

The drive from Gothenburg to Västerås mainly follows E 20.10, E 20, E 18. The longest single stretch is 101 km on E 20.

Which towns do you pass between Gothenburg and Västerås?

Towns on the route from Gothenburg to Västerås include Alingsås, Skara, Mariestad, Kumla, Örebro.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Gothenburg and Västerås?

Along the route from Gothenburg to Västerås you can fill up at St1 (24/7), Qstar (24/7), Circle K Brändåsen (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Gothenburg and Västerås?

Along the route from Gothenburg to Västerås you can stop for the night or service your van at Kvibergs Vandrarhem & stugby, Gustavsvik. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 156 km, between Jula Camping and Gustavsvik.

Where can I stop to rest between Gothenburg and Västerås?

On the route from Gothenburg to Västerås you can take a break at Toalett & Lounge, Sandbäcken, Sickelsta Öst.

Gothenburg Västerås

Distance: 387 kmDrive time: 5 h 5 min

Driving from Gothenburg to Västerås takes about 5 h 5 min via E 20. The distance is 387 km. The straight-line distance is 341 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Backa, Nya Lidköping, Skövde, Norra Bro, Enhagen-Ekbacken. Driving directions

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Driving directions35 · 387 km

1 Depart onto Centralslingan 34 m
2 Turn right 127 m
3 Turn left onto Kruthusgatan 453 m
4 Turn left onto Kruthuslänken 80 m
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Gullbergsvassgatan 44 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Gullbergsvassgatan 235 m
7 Enter roundabout right onto Kämpegatan 11 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kämpegatan 116 m
9 Take ramp right onto Södra Sjöfarten 119 m
10 Continue straight onto Mårten Krakowgatan 108 m
11 Merge slightly left onto Mårten Krakowgatan 929 m
12 Continue straight onto Marieholmsleden 389 m
13 Keep slightly left onto Partihallsförbindelsen 44 km

14 Enter rotary slightly right 37 m
15 Exit rotary straight 101 km
16 Take exit slightly right 261 m
17 Turn right 14 km
18 Turn left 8 km
19 Turn left 10 km
20 Enter roundabout straight 8 m
21 Exit roundabout slightly right 12 km
22 Turn right 41 km
23 Keep slightly right 10 km
24 Enter rotary right 39 m
25 Exit rotary straight 54 km
26 Keep slightly left onto Västerleden 330 m
27 Continue straight onto Arbogavägen 94 km
28 Take exit slightly right onto Folkparksmotet 268 m
29 Turn right onto Mälarstrandsgatan 176 m
30 Continue straight onto Stockholmsvägen 228 m
31 Turn left onto Vargbogatan 132 m
32 Turn right onto Adelsögatan 122 m
33 Turn right 96 m
34 At end of road, turn left 3 m
35 Arrive

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The return trip from Västerås to Gothenburg covers roughly the same distance, 387 km.

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How far is it from Gothenburg to Västerås?: The distance between Gothenburg and Västerås is 387 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gothenburg to Västerås?: The drive from Gothenburg to Västerås takes approximately 5 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Gothenburg to Västerås?: The fastest route from Gothenburg to Västerås covers 387 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 5 min.
Which direction is Västerås from Gothenburg?: Västerås lies roughly to the north-east of Gothenburg.
Which roads does the route from Gothenburg to Västerås follow?: The drive from Gothenburg to Västerås mainly follows E 20.10, E 20, E 18. The longest single stretch is 101 km on E 20.
Which towns do you pass between Gothenburg and Västerås?: Towns on the route from Gothenburg to Västerås include Alingsås, Skara, Mariestad, Kumla, Örebro.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Gothenburg and Västerås?: Along the route from Gothenburg to Västerås you can fill up at St1 (24/7), Qstar (24/7), Circle K Brändåsen (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Gothenburg and Västerås?: Along the route from Gothenburg to Västerås you can stop for the night or service your van at Kvibergs Vandrarhem & stugby, Gustavsvik. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 156 km, between Jula Camping and Gustavsvik.
Where can I stop to rest between Gothenburg and Västerås?: On the route from Gothenburg to Västerås you can take a break at Toalett & Lounge, Sandbäcken, Sickelsta Öst.

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