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Distance from Calafat to Craiova

Calafat to Craiova is a practical regional trip, covering about 88.5 km in roughly 1 hr 28 min.

N Calafat → Craiova
Road distance
88.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
77.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 28 min
Start point
Bulevardul Tudor Vladimirescu
End point
Strada Romul
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
88 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R148.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R148.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R164.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R166.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R195.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R196.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R217.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R219.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R257.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R258.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R286.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R288.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
62° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
242° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
43.9943, 22.9337
End coords Destination point
44.3190, 23.7966
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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88.5 km 1 hr 28 min
Start Calafat
Finish Craiova
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bulevardul Tudor Vladimirescu
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Strada Traian
    1.0 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    12.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    71.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul Nicolae Romanescu
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Bulevardul Nicolae Romanescu
    1.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Calea Unirii
    0.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Strada Corneliu Coposu
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Strada Corneliu Coposu
    0.1 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Strada Eroilor
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Bulevardul Gheorghe Chițu
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Strada Părului
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Strada Amza Pellea
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Strada Arieș
    0.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Arieș
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Strada Arieș
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Strada Alexandru Ioan Cuza
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Strada Romul
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
44.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
14.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Craiova
05:13 – 19:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 15 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 12 min
SunriseDawn break
05:13
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R369.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R17.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R389.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Calafat Start: Bulevardul Tudor Vladimirescu 43.99430, 22.93370
Midpoint
44.2 km
Total: 88.5 km
Midpoint 44.2 km
88.5 km 1 hr 28 min
Destination Craiova End: Strada Romul 44.31902, 23.79656

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 88.5 km
Return-cycle span 176.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 28 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 23.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 44.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 43.99430, 22.93370
Midpoint 44.13089, 23.43212
End 44.31902, 23.79656
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Questions 8
How far is Calafat from Craiova? +
Calafat is about 88.5 km from Craiova by road.
How long does it take from Calafat to Craiova? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Calafat to Craiova in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Calafat to Craiova? +
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 Calafat to Craiova? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R148.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R148.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R164.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R166.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Calafat to Craiova? +
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. 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

Bulevardul Tudor Vladimirescu
From Calafat To Craiova
Strada Traian
From Calafat To Craiova
Filiași
From Calafat To Craiova
Caracal
From Calafat To Craiova
Bulevardul Nicolae Romanescu
From Calafat To Craiova
Calea Unirii
From Calafat To Craiova
Strada Corneliu Coposu
From Calafat To Craiova
Strada Eroilor
From Calafat To Craiova
Bulevardul Gheorghe Chițu
From Calafat To Craiova
Strada Părului
From Calafat To Craiova

Route Locations

Start area
Calafat
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Craiova
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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