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Distance from Canakkale to Istanbul

N Canakkale → Istanbul
Road distance
3,221.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7,382.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
179
Info Travel board
Travel time
46 hrs 30 min
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2790 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 23 planned rest stops
52 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R6,151.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R6,176.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7,491.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7,538.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R8,116.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R8,149.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R9,885.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R9,946.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R10,679.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R10,723.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R13,006.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R13,087.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
179° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
359° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
40.0550, 26.9278
End coords Destination point
-26.3182, 28.4307
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Canakkale to Istanbul is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 3,221.5 km in roughly 46 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Canakkale → Istanbul
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Car
3,221.5 km
46 hrs 30 min
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Two-wheeler
3,221.5 km
~49 hrs 33 min
65 km/h avg
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3,221 km
↑ 38 hrs 4 min faster
Flight time
6 hrs 26 min
With airport
~8 hrs 26 min
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3,221.5 km 46 hrs 30 min
Start Canakkale
Finish Istanbul
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  1. Start your journey
    7.0 km
  2. Turn slight right
    0.7 km
  3. Turn left
    1.6 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  8. Go straight onto Çan - Çanakkale Yolu
    11.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Çan-Biga yolu
    1.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.4 km
  14. Continue onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    3.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    4.2 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    5.4 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    5.0 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    4.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    3.4 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    3.7 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Çan - Biga Yolu
    3.3 km
  29. Turn right onto Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi
    1.7 km
  30. Continue slight left onto Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi
    0.0 km
  31. Turn right onto Çanakkale - Bursa Yolu
    61.5 km
  32. Continue straight onto Gönen Karayolu Caddesi
    6.9 km
  33. Continue straight onto Atatürk Caddesi
    2.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto Bandırma-Balıkesir Karayolu Caddesi
    8.1 km
  35. Continue straight onto Çanakkale - Bursa Yolu
    26.7 km
  36. Continue straight onto Karacabey - Çanakkale Yolu
    3.6 km
  37. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Karacabey Köprülü Kavşağı towards Bursa
    0.7 km
  38. Keep slight left at the fork onto Karacabey Köprülü Kavşağı
    1.5 km
  39. Merge slight left onto Bursa-İzmir Otoyolu
    40.3 km
  40. Continue straight onto Bursa Çevre Yolu
    20.1 km
  41. Keep slight left at the fork onto İstanbul - Bursa Otoyolu
    78.1 km
  42. Keep slight left at the fork onto Muallimköy Kavşağı towards O-4: İstanbul
    0.4 km
  43. Keep slight right at the fork onto Muallimköy Kavşağı towards O-4: Di̇lovası
    0.7 km
  44. Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
    35.2 km
  45. Continue straight onto Korutepe Tüneli
    1.1 km
  46. Continue straight onto Prof. Dr. Mustafa İnan Viyadüğü
    0.5 km
  47. Continue straight onto Gültepe Tüneli
    0.6 km
  48. Continue straight onto Anadolu Otoyolu Yenidoğan Viyadüğü
    2.5 km
  49. Continue straight onto Anadolu Otoyolu Bekirdere Viyadüğü
    322.8 km
  50. Merge slight left onto Ankara Çevre Yolu
    33.9 km
  51. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Ankara Çevre Yolu Güney Kavşağı
    1.2 km
  52. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    220.0 km
  53. Continue straight onto Ankara -Tarsus Otoyolu
    27.8 km
  54. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    105.6 km
  55. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-8 Viyadüğü
    0.2 km
  56. Continue straight onto Pozantı - Niğde Otoyolu
    1.0 km
  57. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-10 Viyadüğü
    0.2 km
  58. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    2.2 km
  59. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-14 Viyadüğü
    0.2 km
  60. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-6 Tüneli
    0.8 km
  61. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    10.0 km
  62. Continue straight onto Pozantı - Niğde Otoyolu
    0.9 km
  63. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    63.4 km
  64. Continue straight onto K28 Tarsus Doğu Kavşağı
    0.6 km
  65. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Tarsus Doğu Kavşağı towards O-51
    2.4 km
  66. Merge slight left onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    11.8 km
  67. Go straight onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    0.1 km
  68. Keep slight left at the fork onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    0.4 km
  69. Merge slight right onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    17.9 km
  70. Continue straight onto Fehmi Özeltürkay Tüneli
    0.3 km
  71. Continue straight onto Adana-Şanlıurfa Otoyolu
    59.7 km
  72. Keep slight right at the fork onto Ceyhan-İskenderun Otoyolu
    77.0 km
  73. Keep slight left at the fork onto Belen 1 Kavşağı
    0.6 km
  74. Continue straight onto Antakya-İskenderun Yolu
    3.8 km
  75. Continue straight onto Maraşal Çakmak Caddesi
    1.0 km
  76. Continue straight onto E5 Karayolu Caddesi
    16.4 km
  77. Turn left onto Çevre Yolu Caddesi
    10.6 km
  78. Turn right onto Alpaslan Türkeş Bulvarı
    1.5 km
  79. Continue onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu
    31.8 km
  80. Continue straight onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı Yolu
    8.3 km
  81. Keep slight right at the fork onto Antakya - Halep yolu
    5.7 km
  82. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  83. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto ESCWA, ITSAM
    0.0 km
  84. Continue onto ESCWA, ITSAM
    1.3 km
  85. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  86. Continue
    4.5 km
  87. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit
    0.3 km
  88. Continue
    3.7 km
  89. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق سرمدا - حلب
    0.0 km
  90. Continue onto طريق سرمدا - حلب
    16.3 km
  91. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto حلب - طريق إدلب
    0.0 km
  92. Continue onto حلب - طريق إدلب
    3.3 km
  93. Turn slight right onto طريق حلب - إدلب
    2.3 km
  94. Merge slight left onto حلب - طريق إدلب
    10.9 km
  95. Continue straight
    8.3 km
  96. Continue straight onto محلق حلب الجنوبي
    7.3 km
  97. Keep slight right at the fork onto محلق حلب الجنوبي
    0.4 km
  98. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  99. Continue straight onto طريق حلب الرمادي
    4.7 km
  100. Continue straight onto طريق حلب الرقة
    179.6 km
  101. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.8 km
  102. Keep slight right at the fork onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    35.0 km
  103. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    82.7 km
  104. Go straight onto Deir EzZor - Ar Raqqa
    5.8 km
  105. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  106. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    4.9 km
  107. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  108. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    2.3 km
  109. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  110. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.2 km
  111. Turn left
    0.1 km
  112. Turn right
    0.3 km
  113. Turn right
    0.1 km
  114. Turn right onto Rue Ash'Sham
    0.1 km
  115. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  116. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    4.4 km
  117. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  118. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    39.8 km
  119. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  120. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    1.3 km
  121. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  122. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    2.3 km
  123. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  124. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    6.0 km
  125. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  126. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    24.2 km
  127. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    48.1 km
  128. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  129. Continue
    1.0 km
  130. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  131. Continue
    0.0 km
  132. Continue straight
    3.0 km
  133. Continue right onto حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  134. Turn left
    7.7 km
  135. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  136. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.2 km
  137. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  138. Continue
    260.8 km
  139. Take the exit ramp left
    0.6 km
  140. Merge slight left onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1
    117.5 km
  141. Keep slight left at the fork onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1
    325.3 km
  142. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 8: الى السماوه - محطة وقود
    0.5 km
  143. Merge slight left
    0.1 km
  144. Continue make a U-turn
    0.0 km
  145. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 1: الى البصرة
    0.5 km
  146. Merge slight left onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1 towards الى البصره
    177.9 km
  147. Keep slight left at the fork onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1 towards الى سفوان
    55.9 km
  148. Turn right
    3.2 km
  149. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.4 km
  150. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.0 km
  151. At the end of the road, turn right onto شارع عبدالرحمن الصفران
    4.2 km
  152. Turn right
    0.3 km
  153. Take the exit ramp make a U-turn
    81.6 km
  154. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 6
    1.6 km
  155. Merge slight left onto طريق جاسم محمد الخرافي towards Messila
    3.1 km
  156. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.3 km
  157. Keep slight right at the fork towards 70
    1.4 km
  158. Merge slight left onto طريق الشيخ صباح السالم الصباح
    7.3 km
  159. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.8 km
  160. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.2 km
  161. Continue
    0.9 km
  162. Merge slight left onto طريق الشيخ صباح السالم الصباح
    94.2 km
  163. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  164. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  165. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.3 km
  166. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  167. Continue
    0.8 km
  168. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز
    0.1 km
  169. Continue onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز
    1.0 km
  170. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز
    0.2 km
  171. Continue onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز
    27.8 km
  172. Continue make a U-turn onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز
    2.7 km
  173. Turn right
    4.3 km
  174. Turn right
    11.6 km
  175. Turn right onto دباية العاذرية
    3.0 km
  176. Turn right
    59.5 km
  177. Turn left onto خط الهدباء
    15.6 km
  178. Turn right onto درب المباركية
    36.9 km
  179. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
1,610.3 km
Çanakkale to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 hrs 15 min • 23 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Çanakkale to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
231.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
535.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
174.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
229.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Istanbul
06:36 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R13,465.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R64.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R644.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R14,174.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (226)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
29
Lane merges Yield required
12
Complex forks Path selection
16
Highway exits Deceleration zones
39
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Canakkale 40.05499, 26.92783
Midpoint
1,610.3 km
Total: 3,221.5 km
Midpoint 1,610.3 km
3,221.5 km 46 hrs 30 min
Destination Istanbul -26.31816, 28.43065

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Çanakkale to Gauteng
One-way road span 3,221.5 km
Return-cycle span 6,442.9 km
Traversal time 46 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 179
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,610.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start 40.05499, 26.92783
Midpoint 35.83930, 38.72262
End -26.31816, 28.43065
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Istanbul
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Istanbul
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Istanbul
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Istanbul
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Istanbul
6
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Questions 9
How far is Canakkale from Istanbul? +
Canakkale is about 3,221.5 km from Istanbul by road.
How long does it take from Canakkale to Istanbul? +
The drive usually takes about 46 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Canakkale to Istanbul in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Canakkale to Istanbul? +
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 Canakkale to Istanbul? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6,151.21 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6,176.72 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7,491.85 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R7,538.24 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Canakkale to Istanbul? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

Çan - Çanakkale Yolu
From Canakkale To Istanbul
Çan - Biga Yolu
From Canakkale To Istanbul
Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi
From Canakkale To Istanbul
Çanakkale - Bursa Yolu
From Canakkale To Istanbul
Gönen Karayolu Caddesi
From Canakkale To Istanbul
Atatürk Caddesi
From Canakkale To Istanbul
Bandırma-Balıkesir Karayolu Caddesi
From Canakkale To Istanbul
Karacabey - Çanakkale Yolu
From Canakkale To Istanbul
Bursa
From Canakkale To Istanbul
İstanbul
From Canakkale To Istanbul

Route Locations

Start area
Canakkale, Çanakkale
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Istanbul, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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