How far is it from Grimstad to Vik?

The distance between Grimstad and Vik is 351 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grimstad to Vik?

The drive from Grimstad to Vik takes approximately 6 h by car.

What is the best route from Grimstad to Vik?

The fastest route from Grimstad to Vik covers 351 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h.

Which direction is Vik from Grimstad?

Vik lies roughly to the north-west of Grimstad.

Which roads does the route from Grimstad to Vik follow?

The drive from Grimstad to Vik mainly follows E 18, E 39. The longest single stretch is 256 km on E 39.

Which towns do you pass between Grimstad and Vik?

Towns on the route from Grimstad to Vik include Kristiansand, Lyngdal, Egersund, Stavanger, Bokn.

Where can I stop to rest between Grimstad and Vik?

On the route from Grimstad to Vik you can take a break at Øygårdsdal, Nuland, Edlandsvatnet.

Grimstad Vik

Distance: 351 kmDrive time: 6 h

Driving from Grimstad to Vik takes about 6 h via E 39. The distance is 351 km. The straight-line distance is 224 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kristiansand, Lyngdal, Egersund, Sola, Karmøy. Driving directions

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Driving directions72 · 351 km

1 Depart onto Opplandsveien 17 m
2 Take ramp right 48 km
3 Continue straight onto Vågsbygdporten 200 m
4 Continue straight onto Vågsbygdporten 263 m
5 Continue straight onto Vesterveien 285 m
6 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Vesterveien 34 m
7 Exit roundabout right onto Vesterveien 28 km
8 Enter roundabout slightly right 73 m
9 Exit roundabout right 114 m
10 Enter roundabout right 48 m
11 Exit roundabout slightly right 5 km
12 Enter rotary slightly right onto Kristiansandsveien 33 m
13 Exit rotary slightly right onto Kristiansandsveien 267 m

14 Enter rotary right onto Kristiansandsveien 36 m
15 Exit rotary right onto Kristiansandsveien 13 km
16 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 47 m
17 Exit roundabout right onto Mandalsveien 173 m
18 Continue straight onto Audna bru 132 m
19 Continue straight onto Mandalsveien 3 km
20 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 10 m
21 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 4 km
22 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 39 m
23 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 9 km
24 Enter roundabout slightly right 6 m
25 Exit roundabout slightly right 902 m
26 Enter rotary slightly right 108 m
27 Exit rotary slightly right 52 km
28 Continue straight onto Sirneset 188 m
29 Continue straight onto Siratunnelen 36 km
30 Continue straight onto Sørlandsveien 15 km
31 Continue straight onto Bjerkreimsvegen 21 km
32 Continue straight onto Europavegen 14 km
33 Merge slightly left onto Sandnesveien 2 km
34 Enter roundabout right onto Sandnesveien 18 m
35 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Sandnesveien 379 m
36 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Sandnesveien 17 m
37 Exit roundabout straight onto Sandnesveien 661 m
38 Enter roundabout straight onto Sandnesveien 14 m
39 Exit roundabout straight onto Sandnesveien 2 km
40 Continue straight onto Ålgårdsvegen 3 km
41 Continue straight onto Ålgårdsveien 27 km
42 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Randabergveien 20 m
43 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Randabergveien 3 km
44 Enter roundabout straight onto Mekjarvikveien 36 m
45 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Mekjarvikveien 25 km
46 Turn slightly right 33 m
47 Turn straight onto Arsvågen - Mortavika 10 km
48 Continue straight 20 km
49 Enter roundabout slightly right 58 m
50 Exit roundabout right 83 m
51 Enter roundabout slightly right 32 m
52 Exit roundabout slightly right 849 m
53 Enter roundabout slightly right 32 m
54 Exit roundabout slightly right 5 km
55 Enter roundabout straight onto Karmøytunnelen 66 m
56 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Karmøytunnelen 5 km
57 Enter roundabout straight onto Karmøyvegen 6 m
58 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Karmøyvegen 3 km
59 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Karmøyvegen 18 m
60 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Karmøyvegen 529 m
61 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Karmøyvegen 19 m
62 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Karmøyvegen 839 m
63 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Karmøyvegen 26 m
64 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Karmøyvegen 2 km
65 Enter roundabout right onto Karmøyvegen 32 m
66 Exit roundabout right onto Karmøyvegen 913 m
67 Take exit slightly right onto Karmøyvegen 210 m
68 Enter roundabout slightly right 31 m
69 Exit roundabout right 114 m
70 Enter roundabout right 16 m
71 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 km
72 Arrive onto Storasundvegen

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The return trip from Vik to Grimstad covers roughly the same distance, 351 km.

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How far is it from Grimstad to Vik?: The distance between Grimstad and Vik is 351 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grimstad to Vik?: The drive from Grimstad to Vik takes approximately 6 h by car.
What is the best route from Grimstad to Vik?: The fastest route from Grimstad to Vik covers 351 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h.
Which direction is Vik from Grimstad?: Vik lies roughly to the north-west of Grimstad.
Which roads does the route from Grimstad to Vik follow?: The drive from Grimstad to Vik mainly follows E 18, E 39. The longest single stretch is 256 km on E 39.
Which towns do you pass between Grimstad and Vik?: Towns on the route from Grimstad to Vik include Kristiansand, Lyngdal, Egersund, Stavanger, Bokn.
Where can I stop to rest between Grimstad and Vik?: On the route from Grimstad to Vik you can take a break at Øygårdsdal, Nuland, Edlandsvatnet.

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