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Finland, Uusimaa

The King's Road

A medieval post road along the Gulf of Finland, wooden towns and pine coastline.

Length

145 km

In miles

90.1 mi

Driving time

2 hr 38 min

Atlas rating

8.1 / 10

Driving quality7.7
Scenery8.4

The run

Helsinki to Hamina, following the Route 170. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Slush and ice in winter

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Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk

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Last reviewed 12 March 2026