How far is it from Alta to Hammerfest?

The distance between Alta and Hammerfest is 88 mi by road.

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

The drive from Alta to Hammerfest takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Alta to Hammerfest?

The fastest route from Alta to Hammerfest covers 88 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.

Which direction is Hammerfest from Alta?

Hammerfest lies roughly to the north of Alta.

Which roads does the route from Alta to Hammerfest follow?

The drive from Alta to Hammerfest mainly follows E 6, 94. The longest single stretch is 53 mi on E 6.

Which towns do you pass between Alta and Hammerfest?

Towns on the route from Alta to Hammerfest include Kvalsund.

Alta Hammerfest

Distance: 88 miDuration: 2 h 25 min

Driving from Alta to Hammerfest takes about 2 h 25 min via E 6. The distance is 88 mi. The straight-line distance is 49 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Alta. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 88 mi

1 Depart onto Altaveien 60 yd
2 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Altaveien 24 yd
3 Exit roundabout right onto Altaveien 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight onto Altaveien 20 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Altaveien 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout right onto Altaveien 25 yd
7 Exit roundabout right onto Altaveien 2 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Altaveien 29 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Altaveien 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout right onto Altaveien 25 yd
11 Exit roundabout right onto Altaveien 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout right onto Altaveien 22 yd
13 Exit roundabout right onto Altaveien 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Altaveien 27 yd
15 Exit roundabout right onto Altaveien 3 mi
16 Turn slightly left onto Transfarelv bru 62 yd
17 Continue straight onto Transfarelvmoen 3 mi
18 Continue straight onto Rafsbotnveien 4 mi
19 Continue straight onto Sarves 6 mi
20 Continue straight onto Stokkedalsveien 9 mi
21 Continue straight onto Repparfjorddalen 28 mi
22 At end of road, turn left onto Repparfjordveien 5 mi
23 Continue straight onto Ariselvveien 2 mi
24 Continue straight onto Dypelvbukta 2 mi
25 Continue straight onto Markoppneset 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Markoppveien 2 mi
27 Continue straight onto Kakelv 2 mi
28 Continue straight onto Gargoveien 3 mi
29 Continue straight onto Slettelv 2 mi
30 Continue straight onto Kvalsundveien 3 mi
31 Continue straight onto Kvalsundbrua 5 mi
32 Continue straight onto Skjåholmveien 5 mi
33 Continue straight onto Grøtnesveien 5 mi
34 Continue straight onto Flågsletta 2 mi
35 Continue straight onto Fjordaveien 3 mi
36 Enter roundabout right onto Akkarfjordveien 32 yd
37 Exit roundabout right onto Akkarfjordveien 1 mi
38 Continue straight onto Kirkegata 1 mi
39 Arrive onto Kirkegata

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The return trip from Hammerfest to Alta covers roughly the same distance, 88 mi.

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How far is it from Alta to Hammerfest?: The distance between Alta and Hammerfest is 88 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alta to Hammerfest?: The drive from Alta to Hammerfest takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Alta to Hammerfest?: The fastest route from Alta to Hammerfest covers 88 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.
Which direction is Hammerfest from Alta?: Hammerfest lies roughly to the north of Alta.
Which roads does the route from Alta to Hammerfest follow?: The drive from Alta to Hammerfest mainly follows E 6, 94. The longest single stretch is 53 mi on E 6.
Which towns do you pass between Alta and Hammerfest?: Towns on the route from Alta to Hammerfest include Kvalsund.

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