How far is it from Pūrciems to Vecate?

The distance between Pūrciems and Vecate is 280 km by road.

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

The drive from Pūrciems to Vecate takes approximately 4 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Pūrciems to Vecate covers 280 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 45 min.

Vecate lies roughly to the east of Pūrciems.

The drive from Pūrciems to Vecate mainly follows P131, A2, A3. The longest single stretch is 71 km on A3.

Towns on the route from Pūrciems to Vecate include Engure, Ķesterciems, Rīga, Ādaži, Valmiera.

Distance: 280 kmDrive time: 4 h 45 min

Driving from Pūrciems to Vecate takes about 4 h 45 min via A3. The distance is 280 km. The straight-line distance is 151 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tume, Dzirciems, Priedkalne, Kārļi. Driving directions

Driving directions43 · 280 km

14 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Skolas iela 24 m
15 Exit roundabout right onto Skolas iela 3 km
16 Continue straight onto Satiksmes iela 848 m
17 Turn right onto Ventspils šoseja 516 m
18 Turn left onto Melderu iela 694 m
19 Turn right onto Dzirnavu iela 385 m
20 Turn right onto Brankciema iela 656 m
21 Continue straight onto Rīga — Ventspils 17 km
22 Take exit slightly right onto Rīga — Ventspils 872 m
23 Merge slightly left onto Rīga — Ventspils 6 km
24 Continue straight onto Kārļa Ulmaņa gatve 6 km
25 Turn slightly left onto Lielirbes iela 2 km
26 Continue straight onto Kalnciema iela 2 km
27 Continue straight onto Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 4 km
28 Turn right onto Stabu iela 341 m
29 Turn left onto Brīvības iela 3 km
30 Continue straight onto Brīvības gatve 10 km
31 Continue straight onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 25 km
32 Keep slightly right 66 km
33 Continue straight 735 m
34 Take exit slightly right 4 km
35 Enter roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Matīši — Mazsalaca 255 m
36 Exit roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Matīši — Mazsalaca 19 km
37 Continue straight onto Valmieras iela 4 km
38 Continue straight onto Valmieras iela 639 m
39 Keep slightly right onto Valmieras iela 60 m
40 Continue straight onto Mazsalacas iela 2 km
41 Continue straight onto Valmiera - Matīši - Mazsalaca 10 km
42 Turn right 210 m
43 Arrive

The return trip from Vecate to Pūrciems covers roughly the same distance, 280 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 Pūrciems to Vecate?: The distance between Pūrciems and Vecate is 280 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pūrciems to Vecate?: The drive from Pūrciems to Vecate takes approximately 4 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Pūrciems to Vecate?: The fastest route from Pūrciems to Vecate covers 280 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 45 min.
Which direction is Vecate from Pūrciems?: Vecate lies roughly to the east of Pūrciems.
Which roads does the route from Pūrciems to Vecate follow?: The drive from Pūrciems to Vecate mainly follows P131, A2, A3. The longest single stretch is 71 km on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Pūrciems and Vecate?: Towns on the route from Pūrciems to Vecate include Engure, Ķesterciems, Rīga, Ādaži, Valmiera.