Extreme Records of Norwegian National Roads
| Record | Route | measue | end points / location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longest European route in Norway | E 6 | 2627.9 km | Svinesund - Kirkenes |
| Longest European route running partially through Norway | E 75 | 4340 km | Vardø - Sitia in Greece |
| Shortest European route in Norway | E 105 | 15 km | Kirkenes - Storskog border |
| Shortest other national road | Rv 562 | 32 m | Nøstetorget in Bergen |
| Highest national road mountain pass | Rv 7 | 1.250 m AMSL | Hardangervidda |
| Longest national road tunnel | E 16 | 24.510 m | Lærdal Tunnel (world record) |
| Longest national road bridge | E 18 | 1892 m | Drammen Bridge |
| Longest domestic ferry stretch | Rv 80 | 192 km (8–9 hours) | Bodø - Røst - Værøy - Moskenes |
| National road with the most ferry stretches (domestically) | E 39 | 8 | Trondheim - Kristiansand |
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