How far is it from Holwerd to Giethmen?

The distance between Holwerd and Giethmen is 80 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Holwerd to Giethmen?

The drive from Holwerd to Giethmen takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Holwerd to Giethmen?

The fastest route from Holwerd to Giethmen covers 80 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Giethmen from Holwerd?

Giethmen lies roughly to the south of Holwerd.

Which roads does the route from Holwerd to Giethmen follow?

The drive from Holwerd to Giethmen mainly follows N381.

Which towns do you pass between Holwerd and Giethmen?

Towns on the route from Holwerd to Giethmen include Dokkum, Drachten, Assen, Balkbrug, Stegeren.

Holwerd Giethmen

Distance: 80 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Holwerd to Giethmen takes about 1 h 50 min via N356. The distance is 80 mi. The straight-line distance is 65 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dokkum, Heerenveen, Nijeveen, Wanneperveen, Stegeren. Driving directions

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Driving directions60 · 80 mi

1 Depart left onto Waling Dykstrastrjitte 25 yd
2 Continue straight onto Stasjonswei 1 mi
3 Continue right onto Stasjonswei 82 yd
4 At end of road, turn left onto Stasjonswei 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Dokkumerwei 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Tsjessenswei 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Ids Wiersmastrjitte 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Dokkumerwei 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto François Haverschmidtwei 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Foudgumerwei 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Betterwird 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Holwerderweg 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout right onto Rondweg-West 17 yd

14 Exit roundabout right onto Rondweg-West 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout right onto Rondweg-West 37 yd
16 Exit roundabout right onto Rondweg-West 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout right onto Murmerwoudsterweg 36 yd
18 Exit roundabout right onto Murmerwoudsterweg 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout right onto Rondweg-Zuidoost 78 yd
20 Exit roundabout right onto Rondweg-Zuidoost 16 yd
21 Continue straight onto Lauwersseewei 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout right onto Lauwersseewei 51 yd
23 Exit roundabout right onto Lauwersseewei 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Sintrale As 13 mi
25 Keep slightly right onto Sintrale As 1 mi
26 Keep slightly right onto Hearrewei 1 mi
27 Merge slightly left onto Wâldwei 13 mi
28 Take exit slightly right 7 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
30 Merge slightly left 10 mi
31 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
32 Merge slightly left onto Rijksweg 10 mi
33 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
34 Enter roundabout right 46 yd
35 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
36 Continue straight 12 mi
37 Enter roundabout right 94 yd
38 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
39 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
40 Enter roundabout right onto Balkerweg 71 yd
41 Exit roundabout right onto Balkerweg 149 yd
42 Enter roundabout right onto Balkerweg 43 yd
43 Exit roundabout right onto Balkerweg 1 mi
44 Enter roundabout right onto Balkerweg 35 yd
45 Exit roundabout right onto Balkerweg 1 mi
46 Enter roundabout right onto Schurinkstraat 22 yd
47 Exit roundabout right onto Schurinkstraat 1 mi
48 Enter roundabout right onto Schurinkstraat 48 yd
49 Exit roundabout right onto Schurinkstraat 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Prinses Julianastraat 1 mi
51 Turn right onto Stationsweg 1 mi
52 Continue straight onto Hammerweg 1 mi
53 Enter rotary right onto Lemelerweg 38 yd
54 Exit rotary right onto Lemelerweg 1 mi
55 Continue right onto Lemelerweg 1 mi
56 Turn right onto Dalmsholterweg 1 mi
57 Turn right 104 yd
58 Turn right 75 yd
59 Turn slightly right 45 yd
60 Arrive

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The return trip from Giethmen to Holwerd covers roughly the same distance, 80 mi.

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How far is it from Holwerd to Giethmen?: The distance between Holwerd and Giethmen is 80 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Holwerd to Giethmen?: The drive from Holwerd to Giethmen takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Holwerd to Giethmen?: The fastest route from Holwerd to Giethmen covers 80 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Giethmen from Holwerd?: Giethmen lies roughly to the south of Holwerd.
Which roads does the route from Holwerd to Giethmen follow?: The drive from Holwerd to Giethmen mainly follows N381.
Which towns do you pass between Holwerd and Giethmen?: Towns on the route from Holwerd to Giethmen include Dokkum, Drachten, Assen, Balkbrug, Stegeren.

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