How far is it from Smiltene to Vecate?

The distance between Smiltene and Vecate is 72 km by road.

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

The drive from Smiltene to Vecate takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Smiltene to Vecate?

The fastest route from Smiltene to Vecate covers 72 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Vecate from Smiltene?

Vecate lies roughly to the north-west of Smiltene.

Which roads does the route from Smiltene to Vecate follow?

The drive from Smiltene to Vecate mainly follows P18, P16.

Which towns do you pass between Smiltene and Vecate?

Towns on the route from Smiltene to Vecate include Valmiera, Burtnieki, Dikļi.

Smiltene Vecate

Distance: 72 kmDrive time: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Smiltene to Vecate takes about 1 h 10 min via P18. The distance is 72 km. The straight-line distance is 62 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Strenči, Vaidava. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 72 km

1 Depart right onto Mētras iela 173 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto Audēju iela 157 m
3 Continue left onto Audēju iela 32 m
4 Turn right onto Gaujas iela 23 m
5 Turn left onto Audēju iela 138 m
6 Enter roundabout right onto Daugavas iela 61 m
7 Exit roundabout right onto Daugavas iela 919 m
8 Continue straight onto Valmiera — Smiltene 28 km
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Valmiera — Smiltene 145 m
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Smiltene 2 km
11 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Valmiera — Smiltene 139 m
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Smiltene 4 km
13 Continue straight 4 km

14 Enter roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Matīši — Mazsalaca 255 m
15 Exit roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Matīši — Mazsalaca 19 km
16 Continue straight onto Valmieras iela 4 km
17 Continue straight onto Valmieras iela 639 m
18 Keep slightly right onto Valmieras iela 60 m
19 Continue straight onto Mazsalacas iela 2 km
20 Continue straight onto Valmiera - Matīši - Mazsalaca 10 km
21 Turn right 210 m
22 Arrive

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The return trip from Vecate to Smiltene covers roughly the same distance, 72 km.

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How far is it from Smiltene to Vecate?: The distance between Smiltene and Vecate is 72 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Smiltene to Vecate?: The drive from Smiltene to Vecate takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Smiltene to Vecate?: The fastest route from Smiltene to Vecate covers 72 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Vecate from Smiltene?: Vecate lies roughly to the north-west of Smiltene.
Which roads does the route from Smiltene to Vecate follow?: The drive from Smiltene to Vecate mainly follows P18, P16.
Which towns do you pass between Smiltene and Vecate?: Towns on the route from Smiltene to Vecate include Valmiera, Burtnieki, Dikļi.

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