How far is it from Alta to Hadsel?

The distance between Alta and Hadsel is 396 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alta to Hadsel?

The drive from Alta to Hadsel takes approximately 10 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Alta to Hadsel?

The fastest route from Alta to Hadsel covers 396 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 h 45 min.

Which direction is Hadsel from Alta?

Hadsel lies roughly to the west of Alta.

Which roads does the route from Alta to Hadsel follow?

The drive from Alta to Hadsel mainly follows E 6, 87, E 10. The longest single stretch is 165 mi on E 6.

Which towns do you pass between Alta and Hadsel?

Towns on the route from Alta to Hadsel include Kvænangen, Storfjord, Målselv, Narvik, Tjeldsund.

Alta Hadsel

Distance: 396 miDuration: 10 h 45 min

Driving from Alta to Hadsel takes about 10 h 45 min via E 6. The distance is 396 mi. The straight-line distance is 231 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kvænangen, Lyngen, Balsfjord, Narvik, Sortland. Driving directions

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Driving directions68 · 396 mi

1 Depart onto Altaveien 1 mi
2 Enter roundabout straight onto Altaveien 19 yd
3 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Altaveien 3 mi
4 Continue straight onto Kåfjordveien 8 mi
5 Continue straight onto Kråknesveien 7 mi
6 Continue straight onto Talviktunnelen 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Talvikbukta 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Langnesveien 7 mi
9 Continue straight onto Langfjordveien 20 mi
10 Continue straight onto Kvænangsveien 31 mi
11 Continue straight onto Kvænangsfjelltunnelen 5 mi
12 Continue straight onto Mettevolltunnelen 7 mi
13 Continue straight onto Straumfjord øst 9 mi

14 Continue straight onto Straumfjordeidet 8 mi
15 Continue straight onto Sørkjostunnelen 4 mi
16 Continue straight onto Rotsundveien 9 mi
17 Continue straight onto Lyngenfjordveien 7 mi
18 Continue straight onto Olderdalsveien 9 mi
19 Continue straight onto Langnesveien 6 mi
20 Continue straight onto Perttukentäntie 7 mi
21 Continue straight onto Båen 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Skardalstunnelen 2 mi
23 Continue straight onto Skardalsveien 5 mi
24 Continue straight onto Manndalsbrua 10 mi
25 Continue straight onto Skibotsveien 8 mi
26 Continue straight onto Nordlysveien 19 mi
27 Continue straight onto Øvergårdveien 3 mi
28 Turn left onto Tamokveien 19 mi
29 Continue straight onto Holtveien 5 mi
30 Turn left onto Øverbygdveien 2 mi
31 Turn left onto Alapmoveien 11 mi
32 At end of road, turn right onto Kirkesdalsveien 1 mi
33 Turn left onto Istindveien 9 mi
34 Turn left onto Beredskapsveien 3 mi
35 At end of road, turn left onto Tromsøveien 11 mi
36 Continue straight onto Fogd Holmboes gate 2 mi
37 Enter roundabout right onto Nyveien 23 yd
38 Exit roundabout right onto Nyveien 1 mi
39 Continue straight onto Narvikveien 16 mi
40 Continue straight onto General Fleichers vei 20 mi
41 Enter roundabout straight onto Nordmoveien 26 yd
42 Exit roundabout right onto Nordmoveien 1 mi
43 At roundabout, take exit right onto Trollvikveien 15 mi
44 Turn left 1 mi
45 Turn left onto Narvikveien 2 mi
46 Continue straight onto Strandveien 1 mi
47 Continue straight onto Harstadveien 18 mi
48 Continue straight onto Tjeldsundbrua 3 mi
49 Continue straight onto Hinnøyveien 1 mi
50 Enter roundabout right onto Tjeldsundveien 48 yd
51 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Tjeldsundveien 8 mi
52 Continue straight onto Kong Olavs vei 13 mi
53 Keep slightly right onto Kong Olavs vei 2 mi
54 Continue straight onto Strandstindvegen 9 mi
55 Turn right 12 mi
56 Enter roundabout right onto Sørdalveien 64 yd
57 Exit roundabout right onto Sørdalveien 4 mi
58 Continue straight onto Sørdalstunnelen 4 mi
59 Continue straight onto Lofotvegen 4 mi
60 Continue straight onto Fløvassveien 7 mi
61 Continue straight onto Raftsundet bru 1 mi
62 Continue straight onto Finnskarveien 6 mi
63 Continue straight onto Myrlandtunnelen 7 mi
64 Continue straight onto Higravfjordveien 1 mi
65 Turn right onto Pollveien 1 mi
66 Continue straight onto Melbu - Fiskebøl 6 mi
67 Continue straight onto Chr. Frederiksens gate 146 yd
68 Arrive onto Chr. Frederiksens gate

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The return trip from Hadsel to Alta covers roughly the same distance, 396 mi.

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How far is it from Alta to Hadsel?: The distance between Alta and Hadsel is 396 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alta to Hadsel?: The drive from Alta to Hadsel takes approximately 10 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Alta to Hadsel?: The fastest route from Alta to Hadsel covers 396 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 h 45 min.
Which direction is Hadsel from Alta?: Hadsel lies roughly to the west of Alta.
Which roads does the route from Alta to Hadsel follow?: The drive from Alta to Hadsel mainly follows E 6, 87, E 10. The longest single stretch is 165 mi on E 6.
Which towns do you pass between Alta and Hadsel?: Towns on the route from Alta to Hadsel include Kvænangen, Storfjord, Målselv, Narvik, Tjeldsund.

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