How far is it from Hjørring to Skagen?

The distance between Hjørring and Skagen is 59 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hjørring to Skagen?

The drive from Hjørring to Skagen takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Hjørring to Skagen?

The fastest route from Hjørring to Skagen covers 59 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Skagen from Hjørring?

Skagen lies roughly to the north-east of Hjørring.

Which roads does the route from Hjørring to Skagen follow?

The drive from Hjørring to Skagen mainly follows 597.

Which towns do you pass between Hjørring and Skagen?

Towns on the route from Hjørring to Skagen include Hirtshals, Sindal.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Hjørring and Skagen?

Along the route from Hjørring to Skagen you can fill up at Ingo (24/7), Shell Express (24/7), OK Skagen (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Hjørring Skagen

Distance: 59 kmDrive time: 1 h

Driving from Hjørring to Skagen takes about 1 h via 597. The distance is 59 km. The straight-line distance is 47 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Hjørring, Sindal, Skagen. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 59 km

1 Depart onto Dronningensgade 25 m
2 Continue straight onto Nørregade 524 m
3 Continue straight onto Skagensvej 4 km
4 Turn left onto Ringvejen 3 km
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Skagen Landevej 2 m
6 Exit roundabout right onto Skagen Landevej 205 m
7 Take ramp left 576 m
8 Merge slightly left onto Hirtshalsmotorvejen 6 km
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Tverstedvej 6 m
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Tverstedvej 8 km
11 Continue straight onto Skagensvej 3 km
12 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Skagensvej 10 km
13 Continue straight onto Hirtshalsvej 6 km

14 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ålbækvej 74 m
15 Exit roundabout right onto Ålbækvej 7 km
16 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ålbækvej 48 m
17 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ålbækvej 5 km
18 Continue straight onto Frederikshavnsvej 7 km
19 Enter roundabout right onto Frederikshavnsvej 56 m
20 Exit roundabout right onto Frederikshavnsvej 970 m
21 Continue straight onto Christian X's Vej 2 km
22 Turn left onto Sankt Laurentii Vej 317 m
23 Arrive onto Sankt Laurentii Vej

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The return trip from Skagen to Hjørring covers roughly the same distance, 59 km.

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How far is it from Hjørring to Skagen?: The distance between Hjørring and Skagen is 59 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hjørring to Skagen?: The drive from Hjørring to Skagen takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Hjørring to Skagen?: The fastest route from Hjørring to Skagen covers 59 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Skagen from Hjørring?: Skagen lies roughly to the north-east of Hjørring.
Which roads does the route from Hjørring to Skagen follow?: The drive from Hjørring to Skagen mainly follows 597.
Which towns do you pass between Hjørring and Skagen?: Towns on the route from Hjørring to Skagen include Hirtshals, Sindal.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Hjørring and Skagen?: Along the route from Hjørring to Skagen you can fill up at Ingo (24/7), Shell Express (24/7), OK Skagen (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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