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Distance from Cernavoda to Otopeni

N Cernavoda → Otopeni
Road distance
174.6 km
Cernavoda to Otopeni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 174.6 km in roughly 1 hr 56 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
157.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 56 min
Start point
Strada Ovidiu
End point
Strada 23 August
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
116 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R333.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R334.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R406.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R408.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R439.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R441.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R535.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R539.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R578.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R581.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R705.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R709.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
279° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
99° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
44.3416, 28.0316
End coords Destination point
44.5508, 26.0729
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Cernavoda Light Rain View Forecast → 19 °C Otopeni Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Cernavoda → Otopeni
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Car
174.6 km
1 hr 56 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
174.6 km
~2 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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174.6 km 1 hr 56 min
Start Cernavoda
Finish Otopeni
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  1. Head on Strada Ovidiu
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Strada Anghel Saligny Inginer
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Strada Ovidiu
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Strada Nicolae Titulescu
    0.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    1.3 km
  7. Turn right
    0.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Autostrada Soarelui
    147.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards DNCB: Pitești
    0.5 km
  12. Go straight onto Șoseaua de Centură
    12.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Șoseaua de Centură
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Șoseaua de Centură
    1.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Șoseaua de Centură
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Șoseaua de Centură
    3.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Șoseaua de Centură
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Șoseaua de Centură
    2.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto Strada Horea, Cloșca și Crișan
    1.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Drumul Gării Otopeni
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Drumul Gării Otopeni
    1.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Strada 23 August
    0.6 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Otopeni → Cernavoda Cernavoda to Johannesburg Cernavoda to Pretoria Cernavoda to Cape Town Cernavoda to Durban Johannesburg to Otopeni Pretoria to Otopeni Cape Town to Otopeni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
87.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
58 min • 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
29.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Otopeni
04:42 – 19:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
04:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R729.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R768.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cernavoda Start: Strada Ovidiu 44.34163, 28.03162
Midpoint
87.1 km
Total: 174.6 km
Midpoint 87.1 km
174.6 km 1 hr 56 min
Destination Otopeni End: Strada 23 August 44.55079, 26.07293

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 174.6 km
Return-cycle span 349.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 56 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 13.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 87.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start 44.34163, 28.03162
Midpoint 44.42453, 26.99800
End 44.55079, 26.07293
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Questions 8
How far is Cernavoda from Otopeni? +
Cernavoda is about 174.6 km from Otopeni by road.
How long does it take from Cernavoda to Otopeni? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cernavoda to Otopeni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cernavoda to Otopeni? +
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 Cernavoda to Otopeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R333.42 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R334.80 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R406.09 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R408.60 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cernavoda to Otopeni? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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

Strada Ovidiu
From Cernavoda To Otopeni
Strada Anghel Saligny Inginer
From Cernavoda To Otopeni
Strada Nicolae Titulescu
From Cernavoda To Otopeni
A2: București
From Cernavoda To Otopeni
Autostrada Soarelui
From Cernavoda To Otopeni
DNCB: Pitești
From Cernavoda To Otopeni
Ploiești
From Cernavoda To Otopeni
Urziceni
From Cernavoda To Otopeni
Șoseaua de Centură
From Cernavoda To Otopeni
Alexandria
From Cernavoda To Otopeni

Route Locations

Start area
Cernavoda
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Otopeni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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