How far is it from Mālpils to Riga?

The distance between Mālpils and Riga is 61 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Mālpils to Riga?

The drive from Mālpils to Riga takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Mālpils to Riga?

The fastest route from Mālpils to Riga covers 61 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Riga from Mālpils?

Riga lies roughly to the west of Mālpils.

Which roads does the route from Mālpils to Riga follow?

The drive from Mālpils to Riga mainly follows P3.

Which towns do you pass between Mālpils and Riga?

Towns on the route from Mālpils to Riga include Sigulda, Ropaži, Ādaži, Carnikava, Katlakalns.

Mālpils Riga

Distance: 61 kmDrive time: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Mālpils to Riga takes about 1 h 10 min via P3. The distance is 61 km. The straight-line distance is 53 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Priedkalne, Rīga. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 61 km

1 Depart onto Skulmes iela 193 m
2 Continue slightly right onto Pirts iela 203 m
3 Turn left onto Kastaņu iela 148 m
4 Continue straight onto Nākotnes iela 697 m
5 At end of road, turn left onto Garkalnes iela 689 m
6 Continue straight onto Inciems — Sigulda — Ķegums 2 km
7 Turn straight onto Pādes — Tūžas 2 km
8 Turn straight onto Garkalne — Alauksts 26 km
9 Continue straight onto Garkalne — Mālpils 4 km
10 Continue straight onto P3 Garkalne - Alauksts 4 km
11 Continue straight onto Mālpils šoseja 406 m
12 At end of road, turn left onto Vidzemes šoseja 2 km
13 Merge slightly left onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 8 km

14 Continue straight onto Brīvības gatve 10 km
15 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 563 m
16 Turn left onto Pērnavas iela 403 m
17 Turn right onto Aleksandra Čaka iela 299 m
18 Continue straight onto Aleksandra Čaka iela 2 km
19 Continue straight onto Marijas iela 656 m
20 Continue slightly left onto 13. janvāra iela 653 m
21 Continue straight onto 11. novembra krastmala 305 m
22 Keep straight onto 11. novembra krastmala 314 m
23 Turn right onto Bīskapa gāte 179 m
24 Turn slightly right onto Doma laukums 47 m
25 Arrive right onto Doma laukums

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The return trip from Riga to Mālpils covers roughly the same distance, 61 km.

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How far is it from Mālpils to Riga?: The distance between Mālpils and Riga is 61 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Mālpils to Riga?: The drive from Mālpils to Riga takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Mālpils to Riga?: The fastest route from Mālpils to Riga covers 61 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Riga from Mālpils?: Riga lies roughly to the west of Mālpils.
Which roads does the route from Mālpils to Riga follow?: The drive from Mālpils to Riga mainly follows P3.
Which towns do you pass between Mālpils and Riga?: Towns on the route from Mālpils to Riga include Sigulda, Ropaži, Ādaži, Carnikava, Katlakalns.

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