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Distance from Bolu to Samsun

N Bolu → Samsun
Road distance
478.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
369.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
63
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 22 min
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
382 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R913.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R917.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,113.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,119.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,205.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,210.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,468.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,477.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,586.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,593.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,932.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,944.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
78° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
258° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
40.6212, 31.6460
End coords Destination point
41.2304, 35.9683
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bolu to Samsun is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 478.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Bolu → Samsun
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Car
478.6 km
6 hrs 22 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
478.6 km
~7 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
479 km
↑ 3 hrs 24 min faster
Flight time
57 min
With airport
~2 hrs 57 min
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478.6 km 6 hrs 22 min
Start Bolu
Finish Samsun
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  1. Start your journey
    0.9 km
  2. Turn left
    3.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.1 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    3.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Taşhancılar Caddesi
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Taşhancılar Caddesi
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    0.3 km
  14. Go straight onto Süreyya Sokak
    0.4 km
  15. Continue right onto İzzet Baysal Caddesi
    0.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto İzzet Baysal Caddesi
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto İzzet Baysal Caddesi
    0.4 km
  18. Turn slight right onto İstanbul-Ankara yolu
    6.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto İstanbul-Ankara Yolu
    5.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp left
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork onto Bolu Doğu Kavşağı
    0.5 km
  23. Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
    21.8 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Yeniçağa Kavşağı
    1.6 km
  25. Turn right
    5.2 km
  26. Continue straight
    12.7 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  28. Continue
    0.2 km
  29. Continue straight onto Gerede yolu
    2.5 km
  30. Take the ramp straight towards Karabük
    4.9 km
  31. Continue straight onto İstanbul-Samsun yolu
    40.8 km
  32. Continue straight onto İstanbul-Samsun yolu
    1.5 km
  33. Continue straight onto İstanbul - Samsun Yolu
    15.4 km
  34. Continue straight onto İstanbul-Samsun yolu
    224.4 km
  35. Continue straight onto Merzifon-Osmancık yolu
    17.3 km
  36. Keep slight left at the fork onto Merzifon-Osmancık yolu
    15.1 km
  37. Keep slight left at the fork onto Amasya-Samsun yolu
    5.7 km
  38. Take the exit ramp straight onto Amasya-Samsun yolu
    4.2 km
  39. Turn slight right onto Amasya-Samsun yolu
    4.8 km
  40. Continue straight onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
    1.9 km
  41. Take the exit ramp straight onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
    13.6 km
  42. Keep slight left at the fork onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
    8.9 km
  43. Take the exit ramp straight onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
    6.4 km
  44. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.6 km
  45. Turn right
    0.0 km
  46. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  47. Turn right
    0.1 km
  48. Continue slight right onto Adnan Menderes Cd.
    1.0 km
  49. Turn left onto Kavak-Çakıralan yolu
    0.2 km
  50. Continue slight left onto Bafra-Kavak yolu
    0.2 km
  51. At the end of the road, turn left onto Bafra-Kavak yolu
    7.4 km
  52. Continue slight left onto Bafra-Kavak yolu
    2.8 km
  53. Continue left onto Bafra-Kavak yolu
    3.7 km
  54. Continue left onto Bafra-Kavak yolu
    0.1 km
  55. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  56. Turn right
    0.1 km
  57. Keep slight right at the fork
    5.1 km
  58. Turn slight right
    3.8 km
  59. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  60. Turn left
    0.1 km
  61. Turn slight right
    1.6 km
  62. Turn right
    0.2 km
  63. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Samsun → Bolu Bolu to Johannesburg Bolu to Pretoria Bolu to Cape Town Bolu to Durban Johannesburg to Samsun Pretoria to Samsun Cape Town to Samsun
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Halfway point
238.9 km
Bolu to Samsun
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Bolu to Samsun
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Samsun
04:18 – 18:46
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
04:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,000.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R95.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,105.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (57)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
7
Highway exits Deceleration zones
13
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bolu 40.62121, 31.64603
Midpoint
238.9 km
Total: 478.6 km
Midpoint 238.9 km
478.6 km 6 hrs 22 min
Destination Samsun 41.23036, 35.96833

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Bolu to Samsun
One-way road span 478.6 km
Return-cycle span 957.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 63
Maneuver density 13.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 238.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 40.62121, 31.64603
Midpoint 40.94328, 33.88621
End 41.23036, 35.96833
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How far is Bolu from Samsun? +
Bolu is about 478.6 km from Samsun by road.
How long does it take from Bolu to Samsun? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bolu to Samsun in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bolu to Samsun? +
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 Bolu to Samsun? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R913.87 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R917.66 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,113.04 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,119.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bolu to Samsun? +
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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Towns along the route

Taşhancılar Caddesi
From Bolu To Samsun
Süreyya Sokak
From Bolu To Samsun
İzzet Baysal Caddesi
From Bolu To Samsun
İstanbul-Ankara yolu
From Bolu To Samsun
Bolu Doğu Kavşağı
From Bolu To Samsun
Anadolu Otoyolu
From Bolu To Samsun
Yeniçağa Kavşağı
From Bolu To Samsun
Gerede yolu
From Bolu To Samsun
Karabük
From Bolu To Samsun
İstanbul-Samsun yolu
From Bolu To Samsun

Route Locations

Start area
Bolu, Bolu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Samsun, Samsun
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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