How far is it from Helsinki to Ähtäri?

The distance between Helsinki and Ähtäri is 337 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Helsinki to Ähtäri?

The drive from Helsinki to Ähtäri takes approximately 4 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Helsinki to Ähtäri?

The fastest route from Helsinki to Ähtäri covers 337 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 30 min.

Which direction is Ähtäri from Helsinki?

Ähtäri lies roughly to the north of Helsinki.

Which roads does the route from Helsinki to Ähtäri follow?

The drive from Helsinki to Ähtäri mainly follows 3, 9, 66. The longest single stretch is 167 km on 3.

Which towns do you pass between Helsinki and Ähtäri?

Towns on the route from Helsinki to Ähtäri include Hyvinkää, Hämeenlinna, Tampere, Ruovesi, Virrat.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Helsinki and Ähtäri?

Along the route from Helsinki to Ähtäri you can fill up at Neste Express Ratakatu (24/7), St1 Automaatti Tampere Lakalaiva (24/7), ABC S-market Ruovesi (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Helsinki and Ähtäri?

Along the route from Helsinki to Ähtäri you can stop for the night or service your van at Best Caravan Oy Matkaparkki Hyvinkäällä, BestPark Ideapark Lempäälä, Haapasaaren leirintäalue.

Helsinki Ähtäri

Distance: 337 kmDrive time: 4 h 30 min

Driving from Helsinki to Ähtäri takes about 4 h 30 min via 3. The distance is 337 km. The straight-line distance is 270 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Tampere, Vilppula, Ähtäri. Driving directions

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Driving directions43 · 337 km

1 Depart onto Arkadiankatu 82 m
2 Turn right onto Antinkatu 29 m
3 Turn right onto Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 254 m
4 At end of road, turn left onto Mannerheimintie 5 km
5 Continue straight onto Hämeenlinnanväylä 40 km
6 Continue straight onto Helsinki-Tampere moottoritie 14 km
7 Continue straight onto Helsinginväylä 12 km
8 Continue straight onto Helsinki-Tampere valtatie 52 km
9 Continue straight onto Valtatie 3 50 km
10 Take exit slightly right 429 m
11 Keep slightly left 2 km
12 Keep slightly right 857 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Tampereen itäinen kehätie 10 km

14 Continue straight onto Jyväskyläntie 20 km
15 Continue straight onto Tampereentie 14 km
16 Take exit slightly right 315 m
17 Enter roundabout right onto Mäntäntie 61 m
18 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Mäntäntie 186 m
19 Enter roundabout right onto Mäntäntie 42 m
20 Exit roundabout right onto Mäntäntie 6 km
21 Turn left onto Virtaintie 9 km
22 Continue straight onto Kallenautiontie 5 km
23 Continue straight onto Siikakankaantie 11 km
24 Continue straight onto Pohjankyläntie 6 km
25 Continue straight onto Ruhalantie 6 km
26 Continue straight onto Mustajärventie 9 km
27 Continue straight onto Visuvedentie 17 km
28 Continue straight onto Torisevajärvientie 10 km
29 Enter roundabout straight onto Torisevajärvientie 34 m
30 Exit roundabout straight onto Torisevajärvientie 2 km
31 Turn left onto Palolammintie 777 m
32 Turn right onto Torppakyläntie 5 km
33 At end of road, turn left onto Killinkoskentie 18 km
34 Continue straight onto Virtaintie 3 km
35 Turn right onto Itä-Peränteentie 14 km
36 At end of road, turn left onto Kaijantie 369 m
37 Turn right onto Vääräkoskentie 937 m
38 Turn right onto Virtaintie 4 km
39 Turn left onto Oikotie 376 m
40 Enter roundabout right onto Puistotie 26 m
41 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Puistotie 683 m
42 Turn left onto Töysäntie 60 m
43 Arrive onto Töysäntie

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The return trip from Ähtäri to Helsinki covers roughly the same distance, 337 km.

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How far is it from Helsinki to Ähtäri?: The distance between Helsinki and Ähtäri is 337 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Helsinki to Ähtäri?: The drive from Helsinki to Ähtäri takes approximately 4 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Helsinki to Ähtäri?: The fastest route from Helsinki to Ähtäri covers 337 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 30 min.
Which direction is Ähtäri from Helsinki?: Ähtäri lies roughly to the north of Helsinki.
Which roads does the route from Helsinki to Ähtäri follow?: The drive from Helsinki to Ähtäri mainly follows 3, 9, 66. The longest single stretch is 167 km on 3.
Which towns do you pass between Helsinki and Ähtäri?: Towns on the route from Helsinki to Ähtäri include Hyvinkää, Hämeenlinna, Tampere, Ruovesi, Virrat.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Helsinki and Ähtäri?: Along the route from Helsinki to Ähtäri you can fill up at Neste Express Ratakatu (24/7), St1 Automaatti Tampere Lakalaiva (24/7), ABC S-market Ruovesi (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Helsinki and Ähtäri?: Along the route from Helsinki to Ähtäri you can stop for the night or service your van at Best Caravan Oy Matkaparkki Hyvinkäällä, BestPark Ideapark Lempäälä, Haapasaaren leirintäalue.

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