How far is it from Helsinki to Vantaa?

The distance between Helsinki and Vantaa is 19 km by road.

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

The drive from Helsinki to Vantaa takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Helsinki to Vantaa?

The fastest route from Helsinki to Vantaa covers 19 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Vantaa from Helsinki?

Vantaa lies roughly to the north of Helsinki.

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

Along the route from Helsinki to Vantaa you can fill up at Neste Express Ratakatu (24/7), Gasum Helsinki Ruskeasuo (24/7), ABC Alepa Tuomarinkylä Helsinki (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Helsinki and Vantaa?

On the route from Helsinki to Vantaa you can take a break at Ratakadun yleisövessa, Kirjaston esteetön wc, Heurekan tiedekeskus WC.

Helsinki Vantaa

Distance: 19 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Helsinki to Vantaa takes about 25 min via 45. The distance is 19 km. The straight-line distance is 15 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 19 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 527 m
7 Turn left onto Vauhtitie 908 m
8 Turn right onto Nordenskiöldinkatu 129 m
9 Continue straight onto Savonkatu 400 m
10 Continue straight onto Ratapihantie 948 m
11 Keep slightly right onto Ratapihantie 328 m
12 Turn straight onto Koskelantie 543 m
13 Turn left onto Mäkelänkatu 584 m

14 Continue straight onto Tuusulanväylä 2 km
15 Take exit slightly right 297 m
16 Continue straight 170 m
17 Keep slightly left 515 m
18 Merge slightly left onto Tuusulanväylä 6 km
19 Take exit slightly right 182 m
20 Continue straight 556 m
21 Merge slightly left onto Kehä III 3 km
22 Take exit slightly right 167 m
23 Keep slightly right 149 m
24 Turn right onto Tikkuritie 455 m
25 Continue straight onto Kielotie 131 m
26 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Talvikkitie 48 m
27 Exit roundabout right onto Talvikkitie 277 m
28 Turn left onto Tikkurilantie 41 m
29 Arrive onto Tikkurilantie

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The return trip from Vantaa to Helsinki covers roughly the same distance, 19 km.

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How far is it from Helsinki to Vantaa?: The distance between Helsinki and Vantaa is 19 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Helsinki to Vantaa?: The drive from Helsinki to Vantaa takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Helsinki to Vantaa?: The fastest route from Helsinki to Vantaa covers 19 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Vantaa from Helsinki?: Vantaa lies roughly to the north of Helsinki.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Helsinki and Vantaa?: Along the route from Helsinki to Vantaa you can fill up at Neste Express Ratakatu (24/7), Gasum Helsinki Ruskeasuo (24/7), ABC Alepa Tuomarinkylä Helsinki (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Helsinki and Vantaa?: On the route from Helsinki to Vantaa you can take a break at Ratakadun yleisövessa, Kirjaston esteetön wc, Heurekan tiedekeskus WC.

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