How far is it from Gelnica to Jelšava?

The distance between Gelnica and Jelšava is 52 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gelnica to Jelšava?

The drive from Gelnica to Jelšava takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Gelnica to Jelšava?

The fastest route from Gelnica to Jelšava covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Jelšava from Gelnica?

Jelšava lies roughly to the south-west of Gelnica.

Which roads does the route from Gelnica to Jelšava follow?

The drive from Gelnica to Jelšava mainly follows 549.

Which towns do you pass between Gelnica and Jelšava?

Towns on the route from Gelnica to Jelšava include Krompachy, Rožňava.

Gelnica Jelšava

Distance: 52 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Gelnica to Jelšava takes about 1 h 30 min via 549. The distance is 52 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Medzev. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 52 mi

1 Depart left onto Banícke námestie 96 yd
2 Keep slightly left onto Banícke námestie 84 yd
3 Continue right onto Banícke námestie 1 mi
4 Turn slightly left onto Turzovská 63 yd
5 Keep slightly right 36 yd
6 Turn straight onto Hnilecká 10 mi
7 At end of road, turn left 5 mi
8 Turn right 15 mi
9 Turn right 4 mi
10 Turn right 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout right onto Šafárikova 30 yd
12 Exit roundabout right onto Šafárikova 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly right 66 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly right 8 mi
15 At end of road, turn left onto Námestie 1. mája 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Teplická 1 mi
17 Continue right 10 mi
18 Turn right 32 yd
19 Continue right onto Teplická 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Kúpeľná 4 yd
21 Arrive onto Kúpeľná

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The return trip from Jelšava to Gelnica covers roughly the same distance, 52 mi.

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How far is it from Gelnica to Jelšava?: The distance between Gelnica and Jelšava is 52 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gelnica to Jelšava?: The drive from Gelnica to Jelšava takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Gelnica to Jelšava?: The fastest route from Gelnica to Jelšava covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Jelšava from Gelnica?: Jelšava lies roughly to the south-west of Gelnica.
Which roads does the route from Gelnica to Jelšava follow?: The drive from Gelnica to Jelšava mainly follows 549.
Which towns do you pass between Gelnica and Jelšava?: Towns on the route from Gelnica to Jelšava include Krompachy, Rožňava.

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