How far is it from Alta to Narvik?

The distance between Alta and Narvik is 291 mi by road.

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

The drive from Alta to Narvik takes approximately 7 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Alta to Narvik?

The fastest route from Alta to Narvik covers 291 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 45 min.

Which direction is Narvik from Alta?

Narvik lies roughly to the south-west of Alta.

Which roads does the route from Alta to Narvik follow?

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

Which towns do you pass between Alta and Narvik?

Towns on the route from Alta to Narvik include Kvænangen, Nordreisa, Storfjord, Balsfjord, Gratangen.

Alta Narvik

Distance: 291 miDuration: 7 h 45 min

Driving from Alta to Narvik takes about 7 h 45 min via E 6. The distance is 291 mi. The straight-line distance is 178 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kvænangen, Nordreisa, Lyngen, Balsfjord, Narvik. Driving directions

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Driving directions53 · 291 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 left onto Medbyveien 2 mi
44 Continue straight onto Einvik E-6 1 mi
45 Continue straight onto Gjeisvik E-6 1 mi
46 Continue straight onto Bjørkodden E-6 2 mi
47 Continue straight onto Seines nord E-6 2 mi
48 Enter roundabout slightly right 38 yd
49 Exit roundabout slightly right 4 mi
50 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Rombaksveien 29 yd
51 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Rombaksveien 1 mi
52 Continue straight onto Kongens gate 1 mi
53 Arrive onto Kongens gate

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The return trip from Narvik to Alta covers roughly the same distance, 291 mi.

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How far is it from Alta to Narvik?: The distance between Alta and Narvik is 291 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alta to Narvik?: The drive from Alta to Narvik takes approximately 7 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Alta to Narvik?: The fastest route from Alta to Narvik covers 291 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 45 min.
Which direction is Narvik from Alta?: Narvik lies roughly to the south-west of Alta.
Which roads does the route from Alta to Narvik follow?: The drive from Alta to Narvik mainly follows E 6, 87. The longest single stretch is 165 mi on E 6.
Which towns do you pass between Alta and Narvik?: Towns on the route from Alta to Narvik include Kvænangen, Nordreisa, Storfjord, Balsfjord, Gratangen.

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