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Distance from Valtatie to Valtatie 4

Valtatie to Valtatie 4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 505.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Valtatie → Valtatie 4
Road distance
505.7 km
314.2 mi • 273.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
444.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 39 min
Return: 13 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R846.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R850.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R942.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R950.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,116.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,122.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,244.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,254.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,469.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,476.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,637.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,650.40
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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505.7 km 6 hrs 39 min
Start Valtatie
Finish Valtatie 4
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Valtatie
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tulliväylä
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Kuusamontie
    0.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight left onto Pohjantie
    24.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Jyväskyläntie
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Jyväskyläntie
    10.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ouluntie
    9.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Jyväskyläntie
    11.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ouluntie
    37.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Jyväskyläntie
    18.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ouluntie
    13.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Keskuskatu
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Keskuskatu
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Keskuskatu
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Keskuskatu
    0.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Jyväskyläntie
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Jyväskyläntie
    16.4 km
  19. Continue straight onto Ouluntie
    41.9 km
  20. Continue straight onto Pyhäsalmentie
    19.6 km
  21. Continue straight onto Viitasaarentie
    12.8 km
  22. Continue straight onto Pihtiputaantie
    24.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto Äänekoskentie
    24.1 km
  24. Turn slight right
    4.7 km
  25. Go straight onto Ouluntie
    2.4 km
  26. Turn slight right
    3.8 km
  27. Go straight
    63.5 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Lahti
    0.5 km
  29. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  30. Merge slight left onto Vaajakosken moottoritie
    5.6 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Lahti
    0.1 km
  32. Merge slight left onto Vaajakoskentie
    2.4 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Viisarinmäenväylä
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Viisarinmäenväylä
    21.0 km
  35. Go straight onto Leivonmäentie
    4.5 km
  36. Continue straight onto Valtatie
    69.2 km
  37. Continue straight onto Itä-Päijänteentie
    6.6 km
  38. Continue straight onto Jyväskyläntie
    11.2 km
  39. Keep slight right at the fork
    37.5 km
  40. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Ahtiala
    0.3 km
  41. Turn left onto Koiskalantie
    0.3 km
  42. Take the ramp left towards 4: Jyväskylä
    0.4 km
  43. Merge slight left onto Ohitustie
    3.3 km
  44. Continue straight onto Valtatie 4
    1.4 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
252.2 km
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa to Päijät-Häme
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa to Päijät-Häme
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Valtatie → Valtatie 4
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa to Päijät-Häme
Start area Origin
Valtatie, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Destination area Arrival
Valtatie 4, Päijät-Häme
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Valtatie → Valtatie 4
Valtatie Origin postcode
Not available
Valtatie 4 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa to Päijät-Häme
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
212.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
229.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
133.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Valtatie 4 → Valtatie
Valtatie ↔ Valtatie 4
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Valtatie 65.02529, 25.48194
Midpoint
252.2 km
Total: 505.7 km
Midpoint 252.2 km
505.7 km 6 hrs 39 min
Destination Valtatie 4 61.03210, 25.84041

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Pohjois-Pohjanmaa to Päijät-Häme
One-way road span 505.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,011.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 252.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 65.02529, 25.48194
Midpoint 62.99116, 25.82265
End 61.03210, 25.84041
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Questions 9
How far is Valtatie from Valtatie 4? +
Valtatie is about 505.7 km from Valtatie 4 by road.
How long does it take from Valtatie to Valtatie 4? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Valtatie to Valtatie 4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Valtatie to Valtatie 4? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Valtatie to Valtatie 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R846.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R850.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R942.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R950.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Valtatie to Valtatie 4? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Tulliväylä
From Valtatie To Valtatie 4
Kuusamontie
From Valtatie To Valtatie 4
Pohjantie
From Valtatie To Valtatie 4
4: Jyväskylä
From Valtatie To Valtatie 4
Jyväskyläntie
From Valtatie To Valtatie 4
Ouluntie
From Valtatie To Valtatie 4
Keskuskatu
From Valtatie To Valtatie 4
Pyhäsalmentie
From Valtatie To Valtatie 4
Viitasaarentie
From Valtatie To Valtatie 4
Pihtiputaantie
From Valtatie To Valtatie 4

Route Locations

Start area
Valtatie, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Valtatie 4, Päijät-Häme
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 212.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 229.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 133.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 344.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 351.2 km

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