How far is it from Harstad to Vadsø?

The distance between Harstad and Vadsø is 953 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Harstad to Vadsø?

The drive from Harstad to Vadsø takes approximately 14 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Harstad to Vadsø?

The fastest route from Harstad to Vadsø covers 953 km with a driving time of approximately 14 h 25 min.

Which direction is Vadsø from Harstad?

Vadsø lies roughly to the east of Harstad.

Which roads does the route from Harstad to Vadsø follow?

The drive from Harstad to Vadsø mainly follows E 10, E 45, E 6. The longest single stretch is 248 km on E 10.

Which towns do you pass between Harstad and Vadsø?

Towns on the route from Harstad to Vadsø include Narvik, Kiruna, Enontekiö, Karasjok, Utsjoki.

Harstad Vadsø

Distance: 953 kmDrive time: 14 h 25 min

Driving from Harstad to Vadsø takes about 14 h 25 min via E 10. The distance is 953 km. The straight-line distance is 535 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Narvik, Tuolluvaara, Enontekiö, Karasjok, Vadsø. Driving directions

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Driving directions71 · 953 km

1 Depart onto Storgata 218 m
2 Continue straight onto Borggata 270 m
3 Enter roundabout right 36 m
4 Exit roundabout slightly right 177 m
5 Enter roundabout slightly right 30 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly right 891 m
7 Enter roundabout slightly right 34 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
9 Enter roundabout right onto Kongsveien 34 m
10 Exit roundabout right onto Kongsveien 22 km
11 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Hinnøyveien 23 m
12 Exit roundabout right onto Hinnøyveien 533 m
13 Continue straight onto Tjeldsundbrua 4 km

14 Continue straight onto Djuphamn 28 km
15 Continue straight onto Strandveien 2 km
16 Continue straight onto Narvikveien 3 km
17 Turn right 425 m
18 Merge slightly left onto Narvikveien 25 km
19 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Medbyveien 3 km
20 Continue straight onto Einvik E-6 2 km
21 Continue straight onto Gjeisvik E-6 2 km
22 Continue straight onto Bjørkodden E-6 2 km
23 Continue straight onto Seines nord E-6 3 km
24 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Leirvik 63 m
25 Exit roundabout right onto Leirvik 4 km
26 Continue straight onto Nygård 4 km
27 Turn left 157 km
28 Enter roundabout slightly right 45 m
29 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
30 Continue straight 408 m
31 Enter roundabout slightly right 50 m
32 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 km
33 Enter roundabout right 58 m
34 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 km
35 Enter roundabout right 93 m
36 Exit roundabout straight 33 km
37 Keep slightly left 11 km
38 Take exit left 48 m
39 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 25 km
40 Continue left onto Inlandsvägen 2 km
41 At end of road, turn left onto Inlandsvägen 420 m
42 Continue straight onto Centralvägen 466 m
43 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 105 km
44 Turn left onto Treriksvägen 185 m
45 Continue straight onto Ruotsintie 798 m
46 Turn right onto Käsivarrentie 38 km
47 Turn left onto Hetantie 26 km
48 Turn left onto Ruijantie 37 km
49 Turn right 8 m
50 Turn left 103 m
51 Turn slightly right onto Ruijantie 485 m
52 Continue straight onto Suomaluodda 43 km
53 Continue straight onto Kautokeino bru 107 m
54 Continue straight onto Álttáluodda 33 km
55 Turn right 98 km
56 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ávjovárgeaidnu 6 m
57 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ávjovárgeaidnu 306 m
58 Enter roundabout right onto Deanugeaidnu 25 m
59 Exit roundabout right onto Deanugeaidnu 67 km
60 Continue straight onto Badje Deatnu 17 km
61 Continue straight onto Deanugeaidnu 78 km
62 Turn sharp right onto Isveien i Polmak 2 km
63 Turn left onto Polmakveien 16 km
64 Turn right onto Várjjatgeaidnu 5 km
65 Continue straight onto Sáttovárgeainu 10 km
66 Enter roundabout right onto Várjjatgeaidnu 21 m
67 Exit roundabout right onto Várjjatgeaidnu 27 km
68 Continue straight onto Nordvarangerveien 20 km
69 Turn straight onto Tanavegen 2 km
70 Continue straight onto Havnegata 2 km
71 Arrive onto Hvistendalsgate

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The return trip from Vadsø to Harstad covers roughly the same distance, 953 km.

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How far is it from Harstad to Vadsø?: The distance between Harstad and Vadsø is 953 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Harstad to Vadsø?: The drive from Harstad to Vadsø takes approximately 14 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Harstad to Vadsø?: The fastest route from Harstad to Vadsø covers 953 km with a driving time of approximately 14 h 25 min.
Which direction is Vadsø from Harstad?: Vadsø lies roughly to the east of Harstad.
Which roads does the route from Harstad to Vadsø follow?: The drive from Harstad to Vadsø mainly follows E 10, E 45, E 6. The longest single stretch is 248 km on E 10.
Which towns do you pass between Harstad and Vadsø?: Towns on the route from Harstad to Vadsø include Narvik, Kiruna, Enontekiö, Karasjok, Utsjoki.

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