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Distance from A 4 Sofia Bg to Topkapi

N A 4 Sofia Bg → Topkapi
Road distance
545.9 km
A 4 Sofia Bg to Topkapi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 545.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
500.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 30 min
Return: 11 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
330 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
99.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,098.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,102.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,097.41
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,150.08
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,449.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,455.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,447.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,517.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,907.27
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,914.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,905.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,996.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
110° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
290° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
42.6977, 23.3217
End coords Destination point
41.0207, 28.9282
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C A 4 Sofia Bg Fair View Forecast → 22 °C Topkapi Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A 4 Sofia Bg → Topkapi
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Car
545.9 km
5 hrs 30 min
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Two-wheeler
545.9 km
~8 hrs 23 min
65 km/h avg
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545.9 km 5 hrs 30 min
Start A 4 Sofia Bg
Finish Topkapi
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Start point
Destination
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  1. Head on бул. Тодор Александров
    0.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
    0.1 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto бул. Цар Освободител towards пл. Атанас Буров
    1.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto бул. Цариградско шосе
    11.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Автомагистрала Тракия
    167.9 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork onto Автомагистрала Марица towards А 4: Свиленград
    112.4 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Автомагистрала Марица towards Turkey
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kapıkule Sınır Kapısı
    10.4 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Avrupa Otoyolu towards Lalapaşa
    231.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Avrupa Otoyolu towards Bağcılar
    9.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
    0.3 km
  12. Turn slight right onto Çayır Meydanı Caddesi
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Bican Bağcıoğlu Yokuşu
    0.1 km
  14. Continue right onto Bican Bağcıoğlu Yokuşu
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
272.5 km
София-град to İstanbul
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
София-град to İstanbul
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
90.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Topkapi
04:31 – 19:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
04:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,281.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R109.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,402.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 4 Sofia Bg 42.69770, 23.32174
Midpoint
272.5 km
Total: 545.9 km
Midpoint 272.5 km
545.9 km 5 hrs 30 min
Destination Topkapi 41.02071, 28.92817

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span София-град to İstanbul
One-way road span 545.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,091.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 272.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start 42.69770, 23.32174
Midpoint 41.81402, 26.16016
End 41.02071, 28.92817
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Questions 9
How far is A 4 Sofia Bg from Topkapi? +
A 4 Sofia Bg is about 545.9 km from Topkapi by road.
How long does it take from A 4 Sofia Bg to Topkapi? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 4 Sofia Bg to Topkapi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 4 Sofia Bg to Topkapi? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from A 4 Sofia Bg to Topkapi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,098.59 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,102.91 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,097.41 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,150.08 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 4 Sofia Bg to Topkapi? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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А 4: Свиленград
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Turkey
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Kapıkule Sınır Kapısı
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Lalapaşa
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Kırklareli
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İstanbul
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Çanakkale
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Avrupa Otoyolu
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Bağcılar
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Aksaray
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