How long is the road network in Finland?
Main roads, regional roads and private roads.
Short answer
Väylävirasto is responsible for about 78,000 kilometres of state roads, and Finland's whole road network is about 454,000 km. Of the state roads, about 13,500 km are main roads (valtatie and kantatie) and about 64,300 km regional and connecting roads. Moottori reports that about 50,500 km of state roads are paved and about 27,000 km are gravel. There are also around 260,000 km of private roads.
Why
- Väylävirasto gives about 78,000 km of state roads and 454,000 km in total.
- Main roads total about 13,500 km.
- About 27,000 km of state roads are gravel.
Details
Many smaller roads carry little traffic. Väylävirasto reports that 46,000 km of state roads have fewer than 400 vehicles a day.
Tip
Expect gravel roads when you leave the main roads, especially to cottages and in the countryside.
What may differ
Road lengths change slowly as roads are built, merged or closed.
Common misconception
Almost all roads in Finland are paved.
What actually happens
About a third of state roads are gravel, and most private roads are unpaved.
People also ask
- Are there gravel roads in Finland?
- What condition are Finnish roads in?
- Are there toll roads in Finland?
Sources
- Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency: Overall picture of the state road networkChecked at:
- Moottori: About 10,600 km of paved roads in poor conditionChecked at:
- Regional road network vision 2025, figures from the Finnish Transport Infrastructure AgencyChecked at:
- Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency statement to Parliament on the repair backlog, March 2026Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules and fees change, so check Traficom, Liikenneturva or the police before you drive.
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