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Cities Near Petrozavodsk

Cities near Petrozavodsk, Russia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tikhvin, Joensuu, Parnas. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Petrozavodsk, Russia is Tikhvin, about 150 mi (242 km) away — roughly 3 hr 30 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Tikhvin150 mi / 242 km3 hr 30 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Joensuu158 mi / 254 km3 hr 41 min47 minWeekend getaway
Parnas179 mi / 288 km4 hr 10 min50 minWeekend getaway
Kirishi180 mi / 289 km4 hr 11 min50 minWeekend getaway
Krasnogvargeisky181 mi / 291 km4 hr 12 min50 minWeekend getaway
Kurortnyy186 mi / 300 km4 hr 20 min51 minWeekend getaway
Rybatskoye187 mi / 300 km4 hr 4 min51 minWeekend getaway
Vasyl'evsky Ostrov188 mi / 302 km4 hr 5 min51 minWeekend getaway
Uritsk194 mi / 313 km4 hr 15 min51 minWeekend getaway
Pushkin196 mi / 315 km4 hr 16 min52 minWeekend getaway

Weekend getaways from Petrozavodsk

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Tikhvin, Joensuu, Parnas, Kirishi. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Petrozavodsk include Tikhvin, Joensuu, Parnas, Kirishi, Krasnogvargeisky. The closest is Tikhvin, about 150 miles (242 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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