How far is it from Pļaviņas to Vecate?

The distance between Pļaviņas and Vecate is 164 km by road.

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

The drive from Pļaviņas to Vecate takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Pļaviņas to Vecate?

The fastest route from Pļaviņas to Vecate covers 164 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.

Which direction is Vecate from Pļaviņas?

Vecate lies roughly to the north of Pļaviņas.

Which roads does the route from Pļaviņas to Vecate follow?

The drive from Pļaviņas to Vecate mainly follows P78, P30, P16.

Which towns do you pass between Pļaviņas and Vecate?

Towns on the route from Pļaviņas to Vecate include Odziena, Ērgļi, Dzērbene, Gauja, Burtnieki.

Pļaviņas Vecate

Distance: 164 kmDrive time: 2 h 40 min

Driving from Pļaviņas to Vecate takes about 2 h 40 min via P30. The distance is 164 km. The straight-line distance is 136 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Koknese, Rāmuļi, Vaidava. Driving directions

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Driving directions35 · 164 km

1 Depart right onto Raiņa iela 347 m
2 Turn right onto Odzienas iela 2 km
3 Take ramp slightly right 95 m
4 Merge slightly left onto Rīga - Daugavpils - Krāslava - Baltkrievijas robeža (Patarnieki) 592 m
5 Turn slightly left onto Pļaviņas — Ērgļi 30 km
6 Continue straight onto Vestienas iela 3 km
7 At end of road, turn right onto Piebalgas iela 797 m
8 Continue straight onto Ērgļi — Jaunpiebalga — Saliņkrogs 7 km
9 Keep slightly left onto Ērgļi — Jaunpiebalga — Saliņkrogs 11 km
10 Continue slightly right onto Ērgļi — Jaunpiebalga — Saliņkrogs 3 km
11 At end of road, turn left onto Ērgļi — Jaunpiebalga — Saliņkrogs 2 km
12 Keep slightly left onto Vecpiebalga — Ineši 4 km
13 Continue straight onto Vecpiebalga — Skujene 2 km

14 Keep slightly left onto Gaismas iela 448 m
15 At end of road, turn left onto Cēsis — Vecpiebalga — Madona 35 km
16 Turn right onto Lodes stacija — Jaunrauna — Veselava 5 km
17 At end of road, turn right onto Priekuļi — Rauna 303 m
18 Turn left onto Lodes stacija — Jaunrauna — Veselava 5 km
19 Continue slightly left onto Lodes stacija — Jaunrauna — Veselava 4 km
20 Turn left onto Smiltenes iela 293 m
21 Turn right onto Rūpnīcas iela 2 km
22 Turn slightly right onto Valmiera — Cēsis — Drabeši 80 m
23 Continue right onto Valmiera — Cēsis — Drabeši 15 km
24 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Valmiera — Smiltene 195 m
25 Exit roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Smiltene 4 km
26 Continue straight 4 km
27 Enter roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Matīši — Mazsalaca 255 m
28 Exit roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Matīši — Mazsalaca 19 km
29 Continue straight onto Valmieras iela 4 km
30 Continue straight onto Valmieras iela 639 m
31 Keep slightly right onto Valmieras iela 60 m
32 Continue straight onto Mazsalacas iela 2 km
33 Continue straight onto Valmiera - Matīši - Mazsalaca 10 km
34 Turn right 210 m
35 Arrive

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The return trip from Vecate to Pļaviņas covers roughly the same distance, 164 km.

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How far is it from Pļaviņas to Vecate?: The distance between Pļaviņas and Vecate is 164 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pļaviņas to Vecate?: The drive from Pļaviņas to Vecate takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Pļaviņas to Vecate?: The fastest route from Pļaviņas to Vecate covers 164 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.
Which direction is Vecate from Pļaviņas?: Vecate lies roughly to the north of Pļaviņas.
Which roads does the route from Pļaviņas to Vecate follow?: The drive from Pļaviņas to Vecate mainly follows P78, P30, P16.
Which towns do you pass between Pļaviņas and Vecate?: Towns on the route from Pļaviņas to Vecate include Odziena, Ērgļi, Dzērbene, Gauja, Burtnieki.

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