How far is it from Arendal to Lærdal?

The distance between Arendal and Lærdal is 305 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Arendal to Lærdal?

The drive from Arendal to Lærdal takes approximately 7 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Arendal to Lærdal?

The fastest route from Arendal to Lærdal covers 305 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 35 min.

Which direction is Lærdal from Arendal?

Lærdal lies roughly to the north of Arendal.

Which roads does the route from Arendal to Lærdal follow?

The drive from Arendal to Lærdal mainly follows E 18, 287, 52. The longest single stretch is 125 mi on E 18.

Which towns do you pass between Arendal and Lærdal?

Towns on the route from Arendal to Lærdal include Skien, Drammen, Åmot, Gol.

Arendal Lærdal

Distance: 305 miDuration: 7 h 35 min

Driving from Arendal to Lærdal takes about 7 h 35 min via E 18. The distance is 305 mi. The straight-line distance is 187 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Porsgrunn, Drammen, Åmot, Gol, Ål. Driving directions

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Driving directions69 · 305 mi

1 Depart left onto Parkveien 91 yd
2 Turn left onto Langsæveien 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout right 55 yd
4 Exit roundabout right 23 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly right 37 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly right 38 mi
7 Enter roundabout right 38 yd
8 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout right 40 yd
10 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Steinbrekkatunnelen 4 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Continue right onto Movegen 48 yd

14 Continue right onto Movegen 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Langangsvegen 6 mi
16 Enter roundabout right 66 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout slightly right 13 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly right 64 mi
20 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout straight 54 yd
22 Exit roundabout right 8 mi
23 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
24 Enter roundabout straight 47 yd
25 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
26 Enter roundabout slightly right 81 yd
27 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
28 Enter roundabout right 38 yd
29 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
30 Enter roundabout right 32 yd
31 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 mi
32 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ringeriksveien 9 yd
33 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ringeriksveien 132 yd
34 Enter roundabout right onto Ringeriksveien 33 yd
35 Exit roundabout right onto Ringeriksveien 5 mi
36 Turn left onto Knivedalen 1 mi
37 Continue left onto Knivedalen 1 mi
38 Continue straight onto Verksveien 1 mi
39 Turn right onto Bingsveien 140 yd
40 Turn right onto Hasselveien 3 mi
41 Continue straight onto Refsalveien 2 mi
42 Turn left onto Setersbergveien 1 mi
43 Keep slightly left onto Setersbergveien 1 mi
44 Continue right onto Fossumgata 1 mi
45 Turn straight onto Haugfossbakken 130 yd
46 Turn left onto Sigdalsveien 14 mi
47 Turn sharp right onto Ramstadveien 3 mi
48 Turn straight onto Eidalsveien 7 mi
49 At end of road, turn right onto Sigdalsveien 3 mi
50 Continue straight onto Eggedalsveien 10 mi
51 Continue straight onto Nordbygda 6 mi
52 Continue straight onto Haglebuveien 7 mi
53 Continue straight onto Eggedalsvegen 11 mi
54 Turn left onto Hallingdalsvegen 13 mi
55 Continue straight onto Heradvegen 6 mi
56 Take exit slightly right onto Heradvegen 127 yd
57 Continue straight onto Sentrumsvegen 1 mi
58 Enter roundabout right onto Gamlevegen 58 yd
59 Exit roundabout right onto Gamlevegen 1 mi
60 Continue straight onto Sentrumsvegen 142 yd
61 Turn straight onto Valdresvegen 81 yd
62 Turn right onto Hemsedalsvegen 1 mi
63 Turn right onto Hemsedalsvegen 38 mi
64 Continue straight onto Mørkedalen 11 mi
65 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Lærdalsvegen 50 yd
66 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Lærdalsvegen 18 mi
67 Enter roundabout straight onto Lærdalsvegen 23 yd
68 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Lærdalsvegen 4 mi
69 Arrive onto Lærdalsvegen

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The return trip from Lærdal to Arendal covers roughly the same distance, 305 mi.

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How far is it from Arendal to Lærdal?: The distance between Arendal and Lærdal is 305 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arendal to Lærdal?: The drive from Arendal to Lærdal takes approximately 7 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Arendal to Lærdal?: The fastest route from Arendal to Lærdal covers 305 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 35 min.
Which direction is Lærdal from Arendal?: Lærdal lies roughly to the north of Arendal.
Which roads does the route from Arendal to Lærdal follow?: The drive from Arendal to Lærdal mainly follows E 18, 287, 52. The longest single stretch is 125 mi on E 18.
Which towns do you pass between Arendal and Lærdal?: Towns on the route from Arendal to Lærdal include Skien, Drammen, Åmot, Gol.

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