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Distance from Valtatie 5 to Lahdentie

N Valtatie 5 → Lahdentie
Road distance
189.8 km
Valtatie 5 to Lahdentie is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 189.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
166.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 36 min
Start point
Valtatie 5
End point
Lahdentie
Return: 5 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
156 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R381.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R383.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R381.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R399.88
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R503.99
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R505.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R503.45
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R527.62
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R663.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R665.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R662.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R694.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
201° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
21° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
62.2840, 27.8715
End coords Destination point
60.8848, 26.7636
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Valtatie 5 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Lahdentie Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Valtatie 5 → Lahdentie
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Car
189.8 km
2 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
189.8 km
~2 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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189.8 km 2 hrs 36 min
Start Valtatie 5
Finish Lahdentie
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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
    39.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 13
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Uusi Ristiinantie
    19.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Lappeenrannantie
    7.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Kouvolantie
    34.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Mikkelintie
    34.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Valkealanväylä
    1.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Jyrääntie
    4.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Kuutostie
    3.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Lahdentie
    0.3 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Lahdentie → Valtatie 5 Valtatie 5 to Johannesburg Valtatie 5 to Pretoria Valtatie 5 to Cape Town Valtatie 5 to Durban Johannesburg to Lahdentie Pretoria to Lahdentie Cape Town to Lahdentie
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Halfway point
94.7 km
Pohjois-Savo to Kymenlaakso
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Pohjois-Savo to Kymenlaakso
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
31.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lahdentie
02:38 – 21:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
19 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 44 min
SunriseDawn break
02:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R793.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R37.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R835.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Valtatie 5 Start: Valtatie 5 62.28401, 27.87152
Midpoint
94.7 km
Total: 189.8 km
Midpoint 94.7 km
189.8 km 2 hrs 36 min
Destination Lahdentie End: Lahdentie 60.88481, 26.76358

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Pohjois-Savo to Kymenlaakso
One-way road span 189.8 km
Return-cycle span 379.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 94.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start 62.28401, 27.87152
Midpoint 61.59313, 27.25897
End 60.88481, 26.76358
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Questions 9
How far is Valtatie 5 from Lahdentie? +
Valtatie 5 is about 189.8 km from Lahdentie by road.
How long does it take from Valtatie 5 to Lahdentie? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Valtatie 5 to Lahdentie in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Valtatie 5 to Lahdentie? +
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 Lahdentie? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R381.97 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R383.48 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R381.56 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R399.88 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Valtatie 5 to Lahdentie? +
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 Lahdentie
Lehtoniemi
From Valtatie 5 To Lahdentie
Kuvansinjoki
From Valtatie 5 To Lahdentie
5: Mikkeli
From Valtatie 5 To Lahdentie
Mikkelintie
From Valtatie 5 To Lahdentie
Kuopiontie
From Valtatie 5 To Lahdentie
Viitostie
From Valtatie 5 To Lahdentie
15: Lappeenranta
From Valtatie 5 To Lahdentie
Kouvola
From Valtatie 5 To Lahdentie
Uusi Ristiinantie
From Valtatie 5 To Lahdentie

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