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Distance from Bistrita to Cluj Napoca

N Bistrita → Cluj Napoca
Road distance
110.1 km
Bistrita to Cluj Napoca is a practical regional trip, covering about 110.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 9 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
79.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
52
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 9 min
Return: 4 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
129 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R221.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R222.49
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R221.38
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R232.00
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R292.41
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R293.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R292.10
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R306.11
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R384.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R386.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R384.34
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R402.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
240° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
60° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
47.1327, 24.4964
End coords Destination point
46.7694, 23.5900
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Bistrita → Cluj Napoca
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 23 °C Bistrita Clear Sky View Forecast → 23 °C Cluj Napoca Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bistrita → Cluj Napoca
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Car
110.1 km
2 hrs 9 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
110.1 km
~1 hr 59 min
55 km/h avg
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110.1 km 2 hrs 9 min
Start Bistrita
Finish Cluj Napoca
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  1. Head on Piața Centrală
    0.0 km
  2. Continue left onto Piața Centrală
    0.1 km
  3. Continue straight onto Strada Gheorghe Șincai
    0.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul Independenței
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Bulevardul Independenței
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul Independenței
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Bulevardul Independenței
    0.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul Independenței
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Bulevardul Independenței
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Libertății
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Strada Libertății
    0.2 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Strada Sigmirului
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Strada Sigmirului
    0.9 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Calea Clujului
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Strada Calea Clujului
    0.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Strada Soarelui
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Strada Soarelui
    1.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Sigmir-Bistrița
    1.7 km
  19. Turn slight right onto Blăjenii de Sus-Sigmir
    5.8 km
  20. Continue straight onto Blăjenii de Jos-Blăjenii de Sus
    3.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Șintereag-Blăjenii de Jos
    4.1 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    9.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  24. Continue
    4.1 km
  25. Turn slight left onto Strada Ion Creangă
    18.4 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    2.8 km
  27. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  28. Turn left onto Strada 1 Mai
    7.6 km
  29. Continue straight onto Varianta de ocolire Gherla
    4.8 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  31. Continue
    26.1 km
  32. Continue
    0.8 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Centura Apahida-Vâlcele
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Centura Apahida-Vâlcele
    3.6 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Centura Cluj Nord Est
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Centura Cluj Nord Est
    4.0 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul Muncii
    0.0 km
  38. Continue onto Bulevardul Muncii
    0.4 km
  39. Turn left onto Strada Dumitru Georgescu-Kiriac
    0.7 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Ion Ionescu de la Brad
    0.0 km
  41. Continue onto Strada Ion Ionescu de la Brad
    0.7 km
  42. Continue slight left onto Strada Octav Băncilă
    0.4 km
  43. At the end of the road, turn right onto Strada Traian Vuia
    1.2 km
  44. Continue straight onto Strada Aurel Vlaicu
    1.7 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul 21 Decembrie 1989
    0.1 km
  46. Continue onto Bulevardul 21 Decembrie 1989
    2.0 km
  47. Continue straight onto Piața Unirii
    0.1 km
  48. Continue straight onto Strada Memorandumului
    0.2 km
  49. Turn left onto Strada Samuil Micu
    0.2 km
  50. Turn left onto Strada Napoca
    0.3 km
  51. Continue slight left onto Piața Unirii
    0.1 km
  52. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
55.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 4 min • 1 hr 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
18.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cluj Napoca
04:32 – 20:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:24
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
04:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R460.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R22.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R484.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (72)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
14
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
14
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bistrita 47.13270, 24.49639
Midpoint
55.0 km
Total: 110.1 km
Midpoint 55.0 km
110.1 km 2 hrs 9 min
Destination Cluj Napoca 46.76938, 23.58995

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 110.1 km
Return-cycle span 220.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 52
Maneuver density 47.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 55.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start 47.13270, 24.49639
Midpoint 47.13037, 23.89820
End 46.76938, 23.58995
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How far is Bistrita from Cluj Napoca? +
Bistrita is about 110.1 km from Cluj Napoca by road.
How long does it take from Bistrita to Cluj Napoca? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bistrita to Cluj Napoca in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bistrita to Cluj Napoca? +
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 Bistrita to Cluj Napoca? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R221.62 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R222.49 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R221.38 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R232.00 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bistrita to Cluj Napoca? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Piața Centrală
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Strada Gheorghe Șincai
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Cluj-Napoca
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Târgu Mureș
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Oradea
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Bulevardul Independenței
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Dej
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Strada Libertății
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Drum de Centura
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Zonă Industrială
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