How far is it from Harstad to Sortland?

The distance between Harstad and Sortland is 79 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Harstad to Sortland?

The drive from Harstad to Sortland takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Harstad to Sortland?

The fastest route from Harstad to Sortland covers 79 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.

Which direction is Sortland from Harstad?

Sortland lies roughly to the west of Harstad.

Which roads does the route from Harstad to Sortland follow?

The drive from Harstad to Sortland mainly follows E 10, 85.

Which towns do you pass between Harstad and Sortland?

Towns on the route from Harstad to Sortland include Skånland, Tjeldsund.

Harstad Sortland

Distance: 79 miDuration: 2 h 10 min

Driving from Harstad to Sortland takes about 2 h 10 min via E 10. The distance is 79 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Skånland, Sortland. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 79 mi

1 Depart onto Storgata 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Borggata 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout right 40 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly right 33 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly right 37 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout right onto Kongsveien 37 yd
10 Exit roundabout right onto Kongsveien 14 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Tjeldsundveien 5 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Tjeldsundveien 8 mi
13 Continue straight onto Kong Olavs vei 13 mi

14 Keep slightly right onto Kong Olavs vei 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto Strandstindvegen 9 mi
16 Turn right 12 mi
17 Enter roundabout right onto Våtvollveien 37 yd
18 Exit roundabout right onto Våtvollveien 9 mi
19 Continue slightly left onto Langvassdalen 12 mi
20 Turn left 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout right onto Vesterålsgata 54 yd
22 Exit roundabout right onto Vesterålsgata 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Vesterålsgata 23 yd
24 Exit roundabout right onto Vesterålsgata 153 yd
25 Arrive onto Vesterålsgata

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The return trip from Sortland to Harstad covers roughly the same distance, 79 mi.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Harstad to Sortland?: The distance between Harstad and Sortland is 79 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Harstad to Sortland?: The drive from Harstad to Sortland takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Harstad to Sortland?: The fastest route from Harstad to Sortland covers 79 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.
Which direction is Sortland from Harstad?: Sortland lies roughly to the west of Harstad.
Which roads does the route from Harstad to Sortland follow?: The drive from Harstad to Sortland mainly follows E 10, 85.
Which towns do you pass between Harstad and Sortland?: Towns on the route from Harstad to Sortland include Skånland, Tjeldsund.

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