How far is it from Kandava to Vecate?

The distance between Kandava and Vecate is 232 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kandava to Vecate?

The drive from Kandava to Vecate takes approximately 3 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Kandava to Vecate covers 232 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 45 min.

Vecate lies roughly to the north-east of Kandava.

The drive from Kandava to Vecate mainly follows A10, A2, A3. The longest single stretch is 71 km on A3.

Towns on the route from Kandava to Vecate include Tukums, Jūrmala, Rīga, Līgatne, Burtnieki.

Distance: 232 kmDrive time: 3 h 45 min

Driving from Kandava to Vecate takes about 3 h 45 min via A3. The distance is 232 km. The straight-line distance is 165 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tume, Veldze, Rīga, Inciems, Duķuri. Driving directions

Driving directions40 · 232 km

14 Exit roundabout right 54 m
15 Continue straight onto Rīga — Ventspils 23 km
16 Continue straight onto Ventspils šoseja 2 km
17 Continue straight onto Brankciema iela 2 km
18 Continue straight onto Rīga — Ventspils 17 km
19 Take exit slightly right onto Rīga — Ventspils 872 m
20 Merge slightly left onto Rīga — Ventspils 6 km
21 Continue straight onto Kārļa Ulmaņa gatve 6 km
22 Turn slightly left onto Lielirbes iela 2 km
23 Continue straight onto Kalnciema iela 2 km
24 Continue straight onto Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 4 km
25 Turn right onto Stabu iela 341 m
26 Turn left onto Brīvības iela 3 km
27 Continue straight onto Brīvības gatve 10 km
28 Continue straight onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 25 km
29 Keep slightly right 66 km
30 Continue straight 735 m
31 Take exit slightly right 4 km
32 Enter roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Matīši — Mazsalaca 255 m
33 Exit roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Matīši — Mazsalaca 19 km
34 Continue straight onto Valmieras iela 4 km
35 Continue straight onto Valmieras iela 639 m
36 Keep slightly right onto Valmieras iela 60 m
37 Continue straight onto Mazsalacas iela 2 km
38 Continue straight onto Valmiera - Matīši - Mazsalaca 10 km
39 Turn right 210 m
40 Arrive

The return trip from Vecate to Kandava covers roughly the same distance, 232 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Kandava to Vecate?: The distance between Kandava and Vecate is 232 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kandava to Vecate?: The drive from Kandava to Vecate takes approximately 3 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Kandava to Vecate?: The fastest route from Kandava to Vecate covers 232 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 45 min.
Which direction is Vecate from Kandava?: Vecate lies roughly to the north-east of Kandava.
Which roads does the route from Kandava to Vecate follow?: The drive from Kandava to Vecate mainly follows A10, A2, A3. The longest single stretch is 71 km on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Kandava and Vecate?: Towns on the route from Kandava to Vecate include Tukums, Jūrmala, Rīga, Līgatne, Burtnieki.