How to drive the challenging road from Okha to Nogliki

Located on the east coast of the far north of SakhalinIsland, in Russia, the road from Okha to Nogliki is a very scenic drive.

Okha-Nogliki Road

Is the road from Okha to Nogliki paved?

Running along the east coast of the island, near the shoreline of the Sea of Okhotsk, the road is mostly paved, with a few gravel sections. Most passenger vehicles can complete the drive.

How long is the road from Okha to Nogliki?

The road, called 64N-1, is 226 km long and runs north-south from Okha (the administrative center of Okhinsky District of Sakhalin Oblast) to Nogliki (the administrative center of Nogliksky District of Sakhalin Oblast).

How remote is the road from Okha to Nogliki?

The climate is harsh subarctic, with long, very cold winters only marginally moderated by the ocean and very cool, short summers. The road is really remote.