How far is it from Sandnes to Tønsberg?

The distance between Sandnes and Tønsberg is 442 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sandnes to Tønsberg?

The drive from Sandnes to Tønsberg takes approximately 6 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Sandnes to Tønsberg?

The fastest route from Sandnes to Tønsberg covers 442 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h 40 min.

Which direction is Tønsberg from Sandnes?

Tønsberg lies roughly to the east of Sandnes.

Which roads does the route from Sandnes to Tønsberg follow?

The drive from Sandnes to Tønsberg mainly follows E 39, E 18. The longest single stretch is 210 km on E 39.

Which towns do you pass between Sandnes and Tønsberg?

Towns on the route from Sandnes to Tønsberg include Egersund, Lyngdal, Kristiansand, Arendal, Larvik.

Sandnes Tønsberg

Distance: 442 kmDrive time: 6 h 40 min

Driving from Sandnes to Tønsberg takes about 6 h 40 min via E 18. The distance is 442 km. The straight-line distance is 272 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Stavanger, Lyngdal, Kristiansand, Arendal, Porsgrunn. Driving directions

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Driving directions84 · 442 km

1 Depart onto Høylandsgata 129 m
2 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Hoveveien 4 m
3 Exit roundabout straight onto Hoveveien 2 km
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Hoveveien 20 m
5 Exit roundabout right onto Hoveveien 407 m
6 Enter roundabout straight 55 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly right 228 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly right 13 m
9 Exit roundabout right 10 km
10 Take exit slightly right onto Sandnesveien 2 km
11 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Sandnesveien 24 m
12 Exit roundabout right onto Sandnesveien 654 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Sandnesveien 18 m

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Sandnesveien 382 m
15 Enter roundabout straight onto Sandnesveien 15 m
16 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Sandnesveien 2 km
17 Continue straight onto Europavegen 13 km
18 Continue straight onto Bjerkreimsvegen 21 km
19 Continue straight onto Sørlandsveien 15 km
20 Continue straight onto Lundveien 36 km
21 Continue straight onto Sirneset 19 km
22 Continue straight onto Tjersland 4 km
23 Continue straight onto E39 Kvinesdal 5 km
24 Continue straight onto Fedaheitunnelen 2 km
25 Continue straight onto Fedafjorden bru 575 m
26 Continue straight onto Teistedalstunnelen 2 km
27 Continue straight onto E39 Kvinesdal 2 km
28 Continue straight onto Vatlandtunnelen 4 km
29 Continue straight onto Flekkefjordveien 17 km
30 Enter rotary straight 8 m
31 Exit rotary right 900 m
32 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 67 m
33 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 9 km
34 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 37 m
35 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 4 km
36 Enter roundabout straight onto Mandalsveien 34 m
37 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 4 km
38 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 43 m
39 Exit roundabout straight onto Mandalsveien 11 km
40 Continue straight onto Kirkeheitunnelen 841 m
41 Continue straight onto Skarvøy bru 2 km
42 Enter rotary right onto Kristiansandsveien 32 m
43 Exit rotary slightly right onto Kristiansandsveien 272 m
44 Enter rotary slightly right 36 m
45 Exit rotary right 5 km
46 Enter roundabout right 32 m
47 Exit roundabout slightly right 26 km
48 Continue straight onto Vesterveien 3 km
49 Enter roundabout straight onto Vesterveien 33 m
50 Exit roundabout right onto Vesterveien 886 m
51 Take exit slightly right onto Vesterveien 370 m
52 Merge slightly right onto Vesterveien 641 m
53 Continue straight onto Vesterbrua 102 km
54 Enter roundabout slightly right 34 m
55 Exit roundabout slightly right 62 km
56 Enter roundabout right 35 m
57 Exit roundabout right 359 m
58 Enter roundabout right 37 m
59 Exit roundabout right 164 m
60 Continue straight onto Steinbrekkatunnelen 6 km
61 Take exit slightly right 504 m
62 Continue right onto Movegen 44 m
63 Continue right onto Movegen 787 m
64 Continue straight onto Langangsvegen 9 km
65 Enter roundabout right 61 m
66 Exit roundabout slightly right 535 m
67 Enter roundabout slightly right 12 m
68 Exit roundabout slightly right 46 km
69 Take exit slightly right 194 m
70 Enter roundabout right onto Ramnesveien 24 m
71 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ramnesveien 316 m
72 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Semslinna 27 m
73 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Semslinna 2 km
74 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Semslinna 31 m
75 Exit roundabout straight onto Semslinna 2 km
76 Turn slightly right onto Semslinna 373 m
77 Enter rotary right onto Kjelleveien 13 m
78 Exit rotary slightly right onto Kjelleveien 192 m
79 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Kjelleveien 21 m
80 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kjelleveien 577 m
81 Continue straight onto Slottsfjellstunellen 234 m
82 Continue straight onto Nedre Langgate 700 m
83 Continue U-turn onto Nedre Langgate 55 m
84 Arrive onto Nedre Langgate

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The return trip from Tønsberg to Sandnes covers roughly the same distance, 442 km.

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How far is it from Sandnes to Tønsberg?: The distance between Sandnes and Tønsberg is 442 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sandnes to Tønsberg?: The drive from Sandnes to Tønsberg takes approximately 6 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Sandnes to Tønsberg?: The fastest route from Sandnes to Tønsberg covers 442 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h 40 min.
Which direction is Tønsberg from Sandnes?: Tønsberg lies roughly to the east of Sandnes.
Which roads does the route from Sandnes to Tønsberg follow?: The drive from Sandnes to Tønsberg mainly follows E 39, E 18. The longest single stretch is 210 km on E 39.
Which towns do you pass between Sandnes and Tønsberg?: Towns on the route from Sandnes to Tønsberg include Egersund, Lyngdal, Kristiansand, Arendal, Larvik.

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