How far is it from Alta to Mosjøen?

The distance between Alta and Mosjøen is 685 mi by road.

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

The drive from Alta to Mosjøen takes approximately 15 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Alta to Mosjøen?

The fastest route from Alta to Mosjøen covers 685 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 h 45 min.

Which direction is Mosjøen from Alta?

Mosjøen lies roughly to the south-west of Alta.

Which roads does the route from Alta to Mosjøen follow?

The drive from Alta to Mosjøen mainly follows E 45, E 12, 73. The longest single stretch is 198 mi on E 45.

Which towns do you pass between Alta and Mosjøen?

Towns on the route from Alta to Mosjøen include Kautokeino, Enontekiö, Arvidsjaur, Storuman, Hattfjelldal.

Alta Mosjøen

Distance: 685 miDuration: 15 h 45 min

Driving from Alta to Mosjøen takes about 15 h 45 min via E 45. The distance is 685 mi. The straight-line distance is 385 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Alta, Koskullskulle, Arvidsjaur, Tärnaby, Mosjøen. Driving directions

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Driving directions65 · 685 mi

1 Depart onto Altaveien 1 mi
2 Enter roundabout straight onto Altaveien 19 yd
3 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Altaveien 2 mi
4 Turn left onto Kautokeinoveien 5 mi
5 Continue straight onto Eibyveien 17 mi
6 Continue straight onto Álttáluodda 60 mi
7 Continue straight onto Kautokeino bru 117 yd
8 Continue straight onto Suomaluodda 27 mi
9 Continue straight onto Ruijantie 1 mi
10 Turn right 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Ruijantie 23 mi
12 At end of road, turn right onto Hetantie 17 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto Käsivarrentie 24 mi

14 Turn left onto Ruotsintie 1 mi
15 Continue straight 1 mi
16 Continue right onto Laestadiusvägen 65 mi
17 Continue straight onto Centralvägen 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Kirunavägen 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn right onto Inlandsvägen 16 mi
21 At end of road, turn left onto Inlandsvägen 18 mi
22 Continue straight onto Storvägen 6 mi
23 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 16 mi
24 Continue right onto Inlandsvägen 6 mi
25 Enter roundabout right onto Nuolajärvivägen 69 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Nuolajärvivägen 2 mi
27 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Luleåvägen 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Lasarettsgatan 1 mi
29 Enter roundabout right onto Parkgatan 59 yd
30 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Parkgatan 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Porjusvägen 4 mi
32 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 27 mi
33 Continue straight onto Strömgatan 3 mi
34 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 27 mi
35 Continue straight onto Klockarvägen 1 mi
36 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Klockarvägen 1 mi
37 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 69 mi
38 Continue straight onto Burmavägen 1 mi
39 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 26 mi
40 Enter rotary slightly right onto Inlandsvägen 43 yd
41 Exit rotary straight onto Inlandsvägen 5 mi
42 Continue left onto Inlandsvägen 46 mi
43 Continue straight onto Burevägen 1 mi
44 Turn left onto Stationsgatan 1 mi
45 Turn right onto Norra esplanaden 1 mi
46 Continue straight onto Strandvägen 2 mi
47 Turn left 38 mi
48 At end of road, turn right onto Blå vägen 38 mi
49 Continue straight onto Forsbäck 5 mi
50 Continue straight onto Blå vägen 12 mi
51 Turn left onto Joeström 20 mi
52 Continue straight onto Krutfjellveien 22 mi
53 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Hattfjelldalsveien 24 yd
54 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Hattfjelldalsveien 21 mi
55 Take exit right 139 yd
56 Continue left onto Granevegen 71 yd
57 Continue straight onto Svenningdalsvegen 2 mi
58 Turn right 26 mi
59 Enter roundabout slightly right 3 yd
60 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
61 Turn straight 1 mi
62 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Vollanvegen 3 yd
63 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Vollanvegen 2 mi
64 Continue U-turn 41 yd
65 Arrive

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The return trip from Mosjøen to Alta covers roughly the same distance, 685 mi.

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How far is it from Alta to Mosjøen?: The distance between Alta and Mosjøen is 685 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alta to Mosjøen?: The drive from Alta to Mosjøen takes approximately 15 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Alta to Mosjøen?: The fastest route from Alta to Mosjøen covers 685 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 h 45 min.
Which direction is Mosjøen from Alta?: Mosjøen lies roughly to the south-west of Alta.
Which roads does the route from Alta to Mosjøen follow?: The drive from Alta to Mosjøen mainly follows E 45, E 12, 73. The longest single stretch is 198 mi on E 45.
Which towns do you pass between Alta and Mosjøen?: Towns on the route from Alta to Mosjøen include Kautokeino, Enontekiö, Arvidsjaur, Storuman, Hattfjelldal.

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