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Distance from Valtatie 5 to Lahden Moottoritie

N Valtatie 5 → Lahden Moottoritie
Road distance
293.0 km
Valtatie 5 to Lahden Moottoritie is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 293.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
259.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 27 min
Start point
Valtatie 5
End point
Lahden moottoritie
Return: 6 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
207 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R589.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R591.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R588.95
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R617.21
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R777.92
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R780.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R777.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R814.38
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,023.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,027.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,022.48
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,071.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
216° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
36° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
62.2840, 27.8715
End coords Destination point
60.3654, 25.1171
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Valtatie 5 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Lahden Moottoritie Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Valtatie 5 → Lahden Moottoritie
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Car
293.0 km
3 hrs 27 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
293.0 km
~4 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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293.0 km 3 hrs 27 min
Start Valtatie 5
Finish Lahden Moottoritie
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Valtatie 5
    0.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Häyrilä
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards 5: Mikkeli
    0.3 km
  5. Merge slight left onto Valtatie 5
    15.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Mikkelintie
    18.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kuopiontie
    9.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Viitostie
    40.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Lahdentie
    30.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Viitostie
    19.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Mikkelintie
    17.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Valtatie 5
    15.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Valtatie 4
    33.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ohitustie
    22.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Valtatie 4
    11.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Helsinki-Lahti moottoritie
    42.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto Lahden moottoritie
    10.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Lahdenväylä
    1.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 152: Korso
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Kulomäentie towards Sipoo
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp slight right towards 4: Lahti
    0.3 km
  22. Merge slight left onto Lahdenväylä
    2.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Lahden moottoritie
    0.3 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Lahden Moottoritie → Valtatie 5 Valtatie 5 to Johannesburg Valtatie 5 to Pretoria Valtatie 5 to Cape Town Valtatie 5 to Durban Johannesburg to Lahden Moottoritie Pretoria to Lahden Moottoritie Cape Town to Lahden Moottoritie
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.1 km
Pohjois-Savo to Uusimaa
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Pohjois-Savo to Uusimaa
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lahden Moottoritie
02:51 – 21:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:19
Total daylightUsable driving light
18 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
02:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,224.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,289.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Valtatie 5 Start: Valtatie 5 62.28401, 27.87152
Midpoint
146.1 km
Total: 293.0 km
Midpoint 146.1 km
293.0 km 3 hrs 27 min
Destination Lahden Moottoritie End: Lahden moottoritie 60.36540, 25.11706

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Pohjois-Savo to Uusimaa
One-way road span 293.0 km
Return-cycle span 585.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start 62.28401, 27.87152
Midpoint 61.39368, 26.37481
End 60.36540, 25.11706
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Questions 9
How far is Valtatie 5 from Lahden Moottoritie? +
Valtatie 5 is about 293.0 km from Lahden Moottoritie by road.
How long does it take from Valtatie 5 to Lahden Moottoritie? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Valtatie 5 to Lahden Moottoritie in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Valtatie 5 to Lahden Moottoritie? +
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 5 to Lahden Moottoritie? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R589.58 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R591.90 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R588.95 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R617.21 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Valtatie 5 to Lahden Moottoritie? +
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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Häyrilä
From Valtatie 5 To Lahden Moottoritie
Lehtoniemi
From Valtatie 5 To Lahden Moottoritie
Kuvansinjoki
From Valtatie 5 To Lahden Moottoritie
5: Mikkeli
From Valtatie 5 To Lahden Moottoritie
Mikkelintie
From Valtatie 5 To Lahden Moottoritie
Kuopiontie
From Valtatie 5 To Lahden Moottoritie
Viitostie
From Valtatie 5 To Lahden Moottoritie
Lahdentie
From Valtatie 5 To Lahden Moottoritie
Valtatie 4
From Valtatie 5 To Lahden Moottoritie
Ohitustie
From Valtatie 5 To Lahden Moottoritie

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