May I ask everyone? Is it estimated to arrive in one day for a 500-kilometer journey from Rena to Tromso in January with snow tires ?
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My last leg of the journey was from Rena directly back to Tromso, driving alone on February 7, 2017. I left at 6:30 am and arrived at Tromso airport around 4 pm. During the journey, I packed my own lunch and took a 1-1.5 hour break every time. I stopped for a 20-minute nap at around 2 pm in the afternoon. The weather was clear, and there was not much snow on the coastal road of the Lofoten Islands, but I still paid attention and there was still ice on the shady sections. As I drove inland, the amount of snow and ice on the road gradually increased, but the snow chains on my car were very powerful, as long as I didn't brake suddenly, I wouldn't slide. I hope this helps! The speed of the car when turning should be stable, and accelerate after turning. I was on a plane at 6:30 pm that day, and I was still hoping to see the aurora on the plane that day.
I came back from Norway, driving from Rennes to Tromsø takes about 9-10 hours, I drove for two days, transferred in Narvik for one day, and saw the aurora that night. The road conditions from Rennes to Narvik are okay, there is no ice and snow at the end of November, the driving distance is about 6 hours, provided that you don't stop at any attractions or eat; it takes about 4 hours from Narvik to Tromsø, the road is completely covered in snow, and I even encountered a foreigner having a car accident, so I suggest not to drive at night, drive cautiously during the day, and avoid sudden braking and sharp turns.
I feel it's pretty difficult. First, you can't keep driving with all your might. You have to stop to take pictures and eat at some point. Second, Norway's winter days are very short, and driving at night in the snow at high speed is very dangerous. I'm going next week and plan to stop in Narvik for one night. The 500 km there is different from driving on the expressway in China. The speed limit is low, between 60-80, and there are also many bends. Wait until I finish driving and tell you my actual feelings.