How far is it from Riga to Rūjiena?

The distance between Riga and Rūjiena is 95 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Riga to Rūjiena?

The drive from Riga to Rūjiena takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Riga to Rūjiena covers 95 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Rūjiena lies roughly to the north-east of Riga.

The drive from Riga to Rūjiena mainly follows A2, A3, P17. The longest single stretch is 46 mi on A3.

Towns on the route from Riga to Rūjiena include Carnikava, Ādaži, Līgatne, Valmiera, Naukšēni.

Distance: 95 miDuration: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Riga to Rūjiena takes about 2 h 30 min via A3. The distance is 95 mi. The straight-line distance is 80 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rīga, Priedkalne, Inciems, Kārļi. Driving directions

Driving directions22 · 95 mi

1 Depart left onto Doma laukums 52 yd
2 Turn straight onto Herdera laukums 175 yd
3 Turn right onto 11. novembra krastmala 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Muitas iela 152 yd
5 Turn right onto Pils laukums 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Noliktavas iela 127 yd
7 Turn right onto Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Stabu iela 1 mi
9 Turn left onto Brīvības iela 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto Brīvības gatve 6 mi
11 Continue straight onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 15 mi
12 Keep slightly right 41 mi
13 Continue straight 1 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 3 mi
15 Enter roundabout straight 173 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 mi
17 Enter roundabout right onto Valmiera — Rūjiena — Igaunijas robeža (Unguriņi) 1 mi
18 Exit roundabout straight onto Valmiera — Rūjiena — Igaunijas robeža (Unguriņi) 24 mi
19 Continue straight onto Pērnavas iela 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Rīgas iela 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Liepu iela 1 mi
22 Arrive onto Liepu iela

The return trip from Rūjiena to Riga covers roughly the same distance, 95 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

How far is it from Riga to Rūjiena?: The distance between Riga and Rūjiena is 95 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Riga to Rūjiena?: The drive from Riga to Rūjiena takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Riga to Rūjiena?: The fastest route from Riga to Rūjiena covers 95 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Rūjiena from Riga?: Rūjiena lies roughly to the north-east of Riga.
Which roads does the route from Riga to Rūjiena follow?: The drive from Riga to Rūjiena mainly follows A2, A3, P17. The longest single stretch is 46 mi on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Riga and Rūjiena?: Towns on the route from Riga to Rūjiena include Carnikava, Ādaži, Līgatne, Valmiera, Naukšēni.