How far is it from Helsinki to Joensuu?

The distance between Helsinki and Joensuu is 438 km by road.

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

The drive from Helsinki to Joensuu takes approximately 5 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Helsinki to Joensuu?

The fastest route from Helsinki to Joensuu covers 438 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 40 min.

Which direction is Joensuu from Helsinki?

Joensuu lies roughly to the north-east of Helsinki.

Which roads does the route from Helsinki to Joensuu follow?

The drive from Helsinki to Joensuu mainly follows 4, 5, 23. The longest single stretch is 140 km on 4.

Which towns do you pass between Helsinki and Joensuu?

Towns on the route from Helsinki to Joensuu include Vantaa, Lahti, Mikkeli, Varkaus, Heinävesi.

Where can I camp between Helsinki and Joensuu?

Along the route from Helsinki to Joensuu you can stop for the night or service your van at Herrasmannin Leirintäalue, Heinola Camping Heinäsaari, Camping Karvio.

Helsinki Joensuu

Distance: 438 kmDrive time: 5 h 40 min

Driving from Helsinki to Joensuu takes about 5 h 40 min via 4. The distance is 438 km. The straight-line distance is 374 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Helsinki, Lahti, Mikkeli, Varkaus, Joensuu. Driving directions

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Driving directions44 · 438 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 2 km
5 Turn slightly right 140 m
6 Turn straight onto Helsinginkatu 887 m
7 Keep slightly left onto Sturenkatu 2 km
8 Continue slightly left onto Hämeentie 683 m
9 Continue straight onto Kustaa Vaasan tie 2 km
10 Continue straight onto Lahdenväylä 20 km
11 Continue straight onto Lahden moottoritie 11 km
12 Continue straight onto Helsinki-Lahti moottoritie 43 km
13 Continue straight onto Valtatie 4 6 km

14 Take exit slightly right 456 m
15 Continue straight 193 m
16 Merge slightly left onto Valtatie 4 6 km
17 Continue straight onto Ohitustie 23 km
18 Continue straight onto Valtatie 4 34 km
19 Continue straight onto Valtatie 5 16 km
20 Continue straight onto Mikkelintie 18 km
21 Continue straight onto Viitostie 20 km
22 Continue straight onto Lahdentie 31 km
23 Continue straight onto Viitostie 41 km
24 Continue straight onto Kuopiontie 10 km
25 Continue straight onto Mikkelintie 19 km
26 Continue straight onto Valtatie 5 18 km
27 Take exit slightly right 340 m
28 Turn right onto Valtatie 23 2 km
29 Turn right onto Wredenkatu 196 m
30 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ahlströminkatu 43 m
31 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ahlströminkatu 451 m
32 Turn right onto Taipaleentie 2 km
33 Continue straight onto Valtatie 23 6 km
34 Continue straight onto Joensuuntie 22 km
35 Continue straight onto Vallantie 3 km
36 Continue straight onto Joensuuntie 4 km
37 Continue straight onto Vallantie 43 km
38 Continue straight onto Varkaudentie 15 km
39 At end of road, turn right onto Kuopiontie 26 km
40 Take exit slightly right 626 m
41 Turn right onto Kajaanintie 755 m
42 Enter roundabout right onto Koulukatu 26 m
43 Exit roundabout straight onto Koulukatu 461 m
44 Arrive onto Koulukatu

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The return trip from Joensuu to Helsinki covers roughly the same distance, 438 km.

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How far is it from Helsinki to Joensuu?: The distance between Helsinki and Joensuu is 438 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Helsinki to Joensuu?: The drive from Helsinki to Joensuu takes approximately 5 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Helsinki to Joensuu?: The fastest route from Helsinki to Joensuu covers 438 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 40 min.
Which direction is Joensuu from Helsinki?: Joensuu lies roughly to the north-east of Helsinki.
Which roads does the route from Helsinki to Joensuu follow?: The drive from Helsinki to Joensuu mainly follows 4, 5, 23. The longest single stretch is 140 km on 4.
Which towns do you pass between Helsinki and Joensuu?: Towns on the route from Helsinki to Joensuu include Vantaa, Lahti, Mikkeli, Varkaus, Heinävesi.
Where can I camp between Helsinki and Joensuu?: Along the route from Helsinki to Joensuu you can stop for the night or service your van at Herrasmannin Leirintäalue, Heinola Camping Heinäsaari, Camping Karvio.

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