How far is it from Valka to Vecate?

The distance between Valka and Vecate is 70 km by road.

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

The drive from Valka to Vecate takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Valka to Vecate?

The fastest route from Valka to Vecate covers 70 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Vecate from Valka?

Vecate lies roughly to the west of Valka.

Which roads does the route from Valka to Vecate follow?

The drive from Valka to Vecate mainly follows P22.

Which towns do you pass between Valka and Vecate?

Towns on the route from Valka to Vecate include Jeti, Turna, Rūjiena, Burtnieki.

Where can I camp between Valka and Vecate?

Along the route from Valka to Vecate you can stop for the night or service your van at Ezerupe.

Valka Vecate

Distance: 70 kmDrive time: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Valka to Vecate takes about 1 h 15 min via P22. The distance is 70 km. The straight-line distance is 52 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Valka. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 70 km

1 Depart left onto Garāžu iela 98 m
2 Turn left 88 m
3 Turn slightly left onto Garāžu iela 158 m
4 Turn left onto Tālavas iela 2 km
5 Continue straight onto Valka — Rūjiena 10 km
6 Continue straight onto Valka — Rūjiena 31 km
7 At end of road, turn left onto Naukšēni — Apsītes 6 km
8 At end of road, turn left onto Valmiera — Rūjiena — Igaunijas robeža (Unguriņi) 850 m

9 Turn right onto Krustiņi–Ārgaļi 3 km
10 At end of road, turn right onto Krustiņi–Ārgaļi 8 km
11 Turn straight onto Krogzemji — Sēļi — Rūjiena 4 km
12 Turn left onto Rūnas - Košķele 4 km
13 Turn right onto Austrumi — Vecate — Rimeikas 567 m
14 Continue slightly left onto Austrumi — Vecate — Rimeikas 4 km
15 Turn right onto Valmiera - Matīši - Mazsalaca 228 m
16 Turn right 210 m
17 Arrive

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The return trip from Vecate to Valka covers roughly the same distance, 70 km.

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How far is it from Valka to Vecate?: The distance between Valka and Vecate is 70 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Valka to Vecate?: The drive from Valka to Vecate takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Valka to Vecate?: The fastest route from Valka to Vecate covers 70 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Vecate from Valka?: Vecate lies roughly to the west of Valka.
Which roads does the route from Valka to Vecate follow?: The drive from Valka to Vecate mainly follows P22.
Which towns do you pass between Valka and Vecate?: Towns on the route from Valka to Vecate include Jeti, Turna, Rūjiena, Burtnieki.
Where can I camp between Valka and Vecate?: Along the route from Valka to Vecate you can stop for the night or service your van at Ezerupe.

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