How far is it from Modena to Novara?

The distance between Modena and Novara is 229 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Modena to Novara?

The drive from Modena to Novara takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Modena to Novara?

The fastest route from Modena to Novara covers 229 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.

Which direction is Novara from Modena?

Novara lies roughly to the north-west of Modena.

Which roads does the route from Modena to Novara follow?

The drive from Modena to Novara mainly follows A1, A50, A4. The longest single stretch is 153 km on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Modena and Novara?

Towns on the route from Modena to Novara include Carpi, Parma, Milano, Busto Arsizio.

Where can I camp between Modena and Novara?

Along the route from Modena to Novara you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping International Modena, Area Camper Chiaravalle della Colomba, Area Camping Sport Magenta. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 83 km, between Area Camper Chiaravalle della Colomba and Podere Ronchetto Agriturismo.

Where can I stop to rest between Modena and Novara?

On the route from Modena to Novara you can take a break at Secchia Est, Area d'Arda Est, Area di Pero Nord.

Modena Novara

Distance: 229 kmDrive time: 2 h 40 min

Driving from Modena to Novara takes about 2 h 40 min via A1. The distance is 229 km. The straight-line distance is 203 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Carpi, Reggio nell'Emilia, Milano, Vigevano, Novara. Driving directions

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Driving directions60 · 229 km

1 Depart onto Via Emilia Est 35 m
2 Turn right onto Via Ciro Menotti 433 m
3 Turn left onto Via Enrico Misley 182 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Viale Virginia Reiter 144 m
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Viale Virginia Reiter 19 m
6 Exit roundabout straight onto Viale Virginia Reiter 165 m
7 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via Piave 40 m
8 Exit roundabout right onto Via Piave 381 m
9 Enter roundabout right onto Viale Francesco Crispi 57 m
10 Exit roundabout right onto Viale Francesco Crispi 95 m
11 Keep slightly left onto Viale Monte Kosica 446 m
12 Enter roundabout straight onto Viale Raimondo Montecuccoli 17 m
13 Exit roundabout right onto Viale Raimondo Montecuccoli 731 m

14 Continue straight onto Via Filippo Paolucci 293 m
15 Enter roundabout right onto Via Ernesto Breda 47 m
16 Exit roundabout right onto Via Ernesto Breda 366 m
17 Enter roundabout right onto Strada Cimitero San Cataldo 44 m
18 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Cimitero San Cataldo 250 m
19 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada Cimitero San Cataldo 60 m
20 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Cimitero San Cataldo 395 m
21 At roundabout, take exit right 606 m
22 Keep slightly left 62 m
23 Merge slightly left onto Tangenziale Nord Luigi Pirandello 3 km
24 Take exit slightly right 308 m
25 Continue straight onto Viale Virgilio 188 m
26 Enter roundabout right 90 m
27 Exit roundabout right 701 m
28 Keep slightly left 276 m
29 Keep slightly right 332 m
30 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada del Sole 146 km
31 Keep slightly left onto Autostrada del Sole 7 km
32 Keep slightly right 28 km
33 Take exit slightly right 202 m
34 Keep slightly left 728 m
35 Keep slightly right 399 m
36 Turn straight onto Autostrada Serenissima 31 km
37 Take exit slightly right 3 km
38 Keep slightly left 574 m
39 Turn straight 123 m
40 Enter roundabout straight onto Via Giorgio Biancalani 128 m
41 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via Giorgio Biancalani 2 km
42 Enter rotary right 59 m
43 Exit rotary slightly right 72 m
44 Continue straight onto Via Mario Pavesi 685 m
45 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via Mario Pavesi 52 m
46 Exit roundabout straight onto Via Mario Pavesi 268 m
47 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via Mario Pavesi 26 m
48 Exit roundabout right onto Via Mario Pavesi 109 m
49 Enter roundabout slightly right 104 m
50 Exit roundabout slightly right 27 m
51 Continue straight onto Corso della Vittoria 2 km
52 Turn slightly left onto Cavalcavia Porta Sempione 488 m
53 Enter roundabout right onto Largo Carlo Emanuele Buscaglia 22 m
54 Exit roundabout straight onto Largo Carlo Emanuele Buscaglia 36 m
55 Turn straight onto Viale Dante Alighieri 460 m
56 Turn slightly right onto Via Giovanni Gnifetti 274 m
57 Turn left onto Via Guglielmo Marconi 421 m
58 Enter rotary right onto Via Venti Settembre 62 m
59 Exit rotary right onto Via Venti Settembre 91 m
60 Arrive onto Via Venti Settembre

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The return trip from Novara to Modena covers roughly the same distance, 229 km.

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How far is it from Modena to Novara?: The distance between Modena and Novara is 229 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Modena to Novara?: The drive from Modena to Novara takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Modena to Novara?: The fastest route from Modena to Novara covers 229 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.
Which direction is Novara from Modena?: Novara lies roughly to the north-west of Modena.
Which roads does the route from Modena to Novara follow?: The drive from Modena to Novara mainly follows A1, A50, A4. The longest single stretch is 153 km on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Modena and Novara?: Towns on the route from Modena to Novara include Carpi, Parma, Milano, Busto Arsizio.
Where can I camp between Modena and Novara?: Along the route from Modena to Novara you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping International Modena, Area Camper Chiaravalle della Colomba, Area Camping Sport Magenta. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 83 km, between Area Camper Chiaravalle della Colomba and Podere Ronchetto Agriturismo.
Where can I stop to rest between Modena and Novara?: On the route from Modena to Novara you can take a break at Secchia Est, Area d'Arda Est, Area di Pero Nord.

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