How far is it from Valgalciems to Vecate?

The distance between Valgalciems and Vecate is 252 km by road.

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

The drive from Valgalciems to Vecate takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.

The fastest route from Valgalciems to Vecate covers 252 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.

Vecate lies roughly to the east of Valgalciems.

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

Towns on the route from Valgalciems to Vecate include Engure, Jūrmala, Rīga, Ādaži, Valmiera.

Distance: 252 kmDrive time: 4 h 20 min

Driving from Valgalciems to Vecate takes about 4 h 20 min via A3. The distance is 252 km. The straight-line distance is 138 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tume, Bigauņciems, Veldze, Priedkalne, Cēsis. Driving directions

Driving directions41 · 252 km

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

The return trip from Vecate to Valgalciems covers roughly the same distance, 252 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 Valgalciems to Vecate?: The distance between Valgalciems and Vecate is 252 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Valgalciems to Vecate?: The drive from Valgalciems to Vecate takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Valgalciems to Vecate?: The fastest route from Valgalciems to Vecate covers 252 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.
Which direction is Vecate from Valgalciems?: Vecate lies roughly to the east of Valgalciems.
Which roads does the route from Valgalciems to Vecate follow?: The drive from Valgalciems to Vecate mainly follows P131, A2, A3. The longest single stretch is 71 km on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Valgalciems and Vecate?: Towns on the route from Valgalciems to Vecate include Engure, Jūrmala, Rīga, Ādaži, Valmiera.