How far is it from Balestrand to Lærdal?

The distance between Balestrand and Lærdal is 50 mi by road.

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

The drive from Balestrand to Lærdal takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Balestrand to Lærdal?

The fastest route from Balestrand to Lærdal covers 50 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Lærdal from Balestrand?

Lærdal lies roughly to the east of Balestrand.

Which roads does the route from Balestrand to Lærdal follow?

The drive from Balestrand to Lærdal mainly follows 13, 5.

Which towns do you pass between Balestrand and Lærdal?

Towns on the route from Balestrand to Lærdal include Sogndal.

Balestrand Lærdal

Distance: 50 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Balestrand to Lærdal takes about 1 h 45 min via 13. The distance is 50 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Balestrand. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 50 mi

1 Depart onto Balestrandvegen 5 mi
2 Continue straight onto Gjerde 1 mi
3 Turn straight onto Tjugum 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Lunde 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout straight 5 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly left 142 yd
8 Turn straight onto Dragsvik - Hella 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Sognefjordvegen 12 mi
10 Continue straight onto Fatlatunnelen 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Norafjordvegen 10 mi
12 Enter roundabout right 35 yd
13 Exit roundabout right 97 yd

14 Enter roundabout right onto Gravensteinsgata 20 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Gravensteinsgata 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout right 26 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout right 33 yd
19 Exit roundabout right 11 mi
20 Continue straight onto Fodnes - Mannheller 2 mi
21 Continue straight onto Fodnesvegen 6 mi
22 Enter roundabout right onto Fodnesvegen 39 yd
23 Exit roundabout right onto Fodnesvegen 1 mi
24 Enter roundabout right onto Lærdalsvegen 63 yd
25 Exit roundabout right onto Lærdalsvegen 2 mi
26 Arrive onto Lærdalsvegen

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The return trip from Lærdal to Balestrand covers roughly the same distance, 50 mi.

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How far is it from Balestrand to Lærdal?: The distance between Balestrand and Lærdal is 50 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Balestrand to Lærdal?: The drive from Balestrand to Lærdal takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Balestrand to Lærdal?: The fastest route from Balestrand to Lærdal covers 50 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Lærdal from Balestrand?: Lærdal lies roughly to the east of Balestrand.
Which roads does the route from Balestrand to Lærdal follow?: The drive from Balestrand to Lærdal mainly follows 13, 5.
Which towns do you pass between Balestrand and Lærdal?: Towns on the route from Balestrand to Lærdal include Sogndal.

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