How far is it from Lachen to Root?

The distance between Lachen and Root is 52 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lachen to Root?

The drive from Lachen to Root takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Lachen to Root?

The fastest route from Lachen to Root covers 52 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Root from Lachen?

Root lies roughly to the west of Lachen.

Which towns do you pass between Lachen and Root?

Towns on the route from Lachen to Root include Wetzikon, Einsiedeln, Zollikon, Adliswil, Affoltern am Albis.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Lachen and Root?

Along the route from Lachen to Root you can fill up at Oil! tank & go (24/7), Ruedi Rüssel (24/7), Shell Sihlbrugg (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Lachen and Root?

On the route from Lachen to Root you can take a break at Fuchsberg Süd, Öffentliche Toilette Höll.

Lachen Root

Distance: 52 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Lachen to Root takes about 45 min via A3. The distance is 52 km. The straight-line distance is 37 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rapperswil-Jona, Feusisberg, Oberägeri, Kappel am Albis, Root. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 52 km

1 Depart right onto Alpenblickstrasse 44 m
2 Turn left onto Alte Fabrikstrasse 50 m
3 Turn right onto Oberdorfstrasse 41 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Oberdorfstrasse 57 m
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Oberdorfstrasse 622 m
6 Take ramp right 148 m
7 Continue straight onto Lachen 234 m
8 Merge slightly left 20 km
9 Take exit slightly right onto Wädenswil 257 m
10 Turn right onto Rietwisstrasse 99 m
11 Enter roundabout right onto Zugerstrasse 7 m
12 Exit roundabout right onto Zugerstrasse 9 km
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Zugerstrasse 45 m

14 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Zugerstrasse 150 m
15 Continue straight onto Sihlbruggstrasse 134 m
16 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Sihlbruggstrasse 20 m
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Sihlbruggstrasse 2 km
18 Continue straight 14 km
19 Keep slightly left 6 km
20 Take exit straight 188 m
21 Turn U-turn onto Hauptstrasse 492 m
22 Turn right onto Bahnhofstrasse 2 km
23 Turn left onto Blumenweg 31 m
24 Turn right onto Blumenweg 51 m
25 Arrive right

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The return trip from Root to Lachen covers roughly the same distance, 52 km.

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How far is it from Lachen to Root?: The distance between Lachen and Root is 52 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lachen to Root?: The drive from Lachen to Root takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Lachen to Root?: The fastest route from Lachen to Root covers 52 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Root from Lachen?: Root lies roughly to the west of Lachen.
Which towns do you pass between Lachen and Root?: Towns on the route from Lachen to Root include Wetzikon, Einsiedeln, Zollikon, Adliswil, Affoltern am Albis.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Lachen and Root?: Along the route from Lachen to Root you can fill up at Oil! tank & go (24/7), Ruedi Rüssel (24/7), Shell Sihlbrugg (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Lachen and Root?: On the route from Lachen to Root you can take a break at Fuchsberg Süd, Öffentliche Toilette Höll.

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