How far is it from Harstad to Vadsø?

The distance between Harstad and Vadsø is 592 mi by road.

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

The drive from Harstad to Vadsø takes approximately 14 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Harstad to Vadsø?

The fastest route from Harstad to Vadsø covers 592 mi with a driving time of approximately 14 h 25 min.

Which direction is Vadsø from Harstad?

Vadsø lies roughly to the east of Harstad.

Which roads does the route from Harstad to Vadsø follow?

The drive from Harstad to Vadsø mainly follows E 10, E 45, E 6. The longest single stretch is 154 mi on E 10.

Which towns do you pass between Harstad and Vadsø?

Towns on the route from Harstad to Vadsø include Narvik, Kiruna, Enontekiö, Karasjok, Utsjoki.

Harstad Vadsø

Distance: 592 miDuration: 14 h 25 min

Driving from Harstad to Vadsø takes about 14 h 25 min via E 10. The distance is 592 mi. The straight-line distance is 332 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Narvik, Tuolluvaara, Enontekiö, Karasjok, Vadsø. Driving directions

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Driving directions71 · 592 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 Hinnøyveien 25 yd
12 Exit roundabout right onto Hinnøyveien 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Tjeldsundbrua 3 mi

14 Continue straight onto Djuphamn 18 mi
15 Continue straight onto Strandveien 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Narvikveien 2 mi
17 Turn right 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Narvikveien 15 mi
19 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Medbyveien 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto Einvik E-6 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Gjeisvik E-6 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Bjørkodden E-6 2 mi
23 Continue straight onto Seines nord E-6 2 mi
24 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Leirvik 68 yd
25 Exit roundabout right onto Leirvik 3 mi
26 Continue straight onto Nygård 2 mi
27 Turn left 98 mi
28 Enter roundabout slightly right 49 yd
29 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
30 Continue straight 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout slightly right 54 yd
32 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 mi
33 Enter roundabout right 63 yd
34 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 mi
35 Enter roundabout right 101 yd
36 Exit roundabout straight 21 mi
37 Keep slightly left 7 mi
38 Take exit left 52 yd
39 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 16 mi
40 Continue left onto Inlandsvägen 1 mi
41 At end of road, turn left onto Inlandsvägen 1 mi
42 Continue straight onto Centralvägen 1 mi
43 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 65 mi
44 Turn left onto Treriksvägen 1 mi
45 Continue straight onto Ruotsintie 1 mi
46 Turn right onto Käsivarrentie 24 mi
47 Turn left onto Hetantie 17 mi
48 Turn left onto Ruijantie 23 mi
49 Turn right 9 yd
50 Turn left 112 yd
51 Turn slightly right onto Ruijantie 1 mi
52 Continue straight onto Suomaluodda 27 mi
53 Continue straight onto Kautokeino bru 117 yd
54 Continue straight onto Álttáluodda 20 mi
55 Turn right 61 mi
56 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ávjovárgeaidnu 7 yd
57 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ávjovárgeaidnu 1 mi
58 Enter roundabout right onto Deanugeaidnu 27 yd
59 Exit roundabout right onto Deanugeaidnu 42 mi
60 Continue straight onto Badje Deatnu 11 mi
61 Continue straight onto Deanugeaidnu 49 mi
62 Turn sharp right onto Isveien i Polmak 2 mi
63 Turn left onto Polmakveien 10 mi
64 Turn right onto Várjjatgeaidnu 3 mi
65 Continue straight onto Sáttovárgeainu 6 mi
66 Enter roundabout right onto Várjjatgeaidnu 23 yd
67 Exit roundabout right onto Várjjatgeaidnu 17 mi
68 Continue straight onto Nordvarangerveien 13 mi
69 Turn straight onto Tanavegen 2 mi
70 Continue straight onto Havnegata 1 mi
71 Arrive onto Hvistendalsgate

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The return trip from Vadsø to Harstad covers roughly the same distance, 592 mi.

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How far is it from Harstad to Vadsø?: The distance between Harstad and Vadsø is 592 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Harstad to Vadsø?: The drive from Harstad to Vadsø takes approximately 14 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Harstad to Vadsø?: The fastest route from Harstad to Vadsø covers 592 mi with a driving time of approximately 14 h 25 min.
Which direction is Vadsø from Harstad?: Vadsø lies roughly to the east of Harstad.
Which roads does the route from Harstad to Vadsø follow?: The drive from Harstad to Vadsø mainly follows E 10, E 45, E 6. The longest single stretch is 154 mi on E 10.
Which towns do you pass between Harstad and Vadsø?: Towns on the route from Harstad to Vadsø include Narvik, Kiruna, Enontekiö, Karasjok, Utsjoki.

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