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Distance from Constanta to Craiova

N Constanta → Craiova
Road distance
474.4 km
Constanta to Craiova is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 474.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 1 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
386.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 1 min
End point
Strada Romul
Return: 10 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
301 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R954.77
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R958.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R953.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R999.52
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,259.77
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,264.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,258.41
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,318.81
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,657.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,664.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,655.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,735.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
274° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
94° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
44.1767, 28.6508
End coords Destination point
44.3190, 23.7966
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Constanta Heavyrainshowers View Forecast → 29 °C Craiova Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Constanta → Craiova
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Car
474.4 km
5 hrs 1 min
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Two-wheeler
474.4 km
~7 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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474.4 km 5 hrs 1 min
Start Constanta
Finish Craiova
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Strada Căpitan Grigore Ignat
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Bulevardul Ferdinand
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Continue make a U-turn
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Bulevardul Ferdinand
    1.2 km
  6. Turn slight right onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    2.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    1.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.9 km
  19. Take the ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards A4: București
    0.4 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards A4: București
    0.4 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards A4: București
    0.4 km
  23. Merge slight left onto Centura Constanța
    1.0 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A2: București
    1.3 km
  25. Merge slight left onto Autostrada Soarelui
    198.6 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.8 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  28. Continue straight onto Autostrada Centura București
    48.8 km
  29. Merge slight left onto Autostrada București-Pitești
    86.3 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight right towards DEx12: Craiova
    2.1 km
  31. Continue straight
    120.7 km
  32. Continue straight onto Strada Teilor
    0.4 km
  33. Continue left onto Strada Teilor
    0.6 km
  34. Turn slight right onto Strada Toamnei
    0.8 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left onto Strada Bariera Vâlcii
    0.3 km
  36. Continue onto Strada Frații Golești
    0.3 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Frații Golești
    0.0 km
  38. Continue onto Strada Frații Golești
    0.1 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul Carol I
    0.0 km
  40. Continue onto Bulevardul Carol I
    1.0 km
  41. Turn slight right onto Bulevardul Carol I
    0.1 km
  42. Turn right onto Strada Alexandru Ioan Cuza
    0.4 km
  43. Turn right onto Strada Romul
    0.1 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
236.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 30 min • 2 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Craiova
04:41 – 20:05
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:23
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
04:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,983.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,087.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (62)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
8
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Constanta 44.17672, 28.65076
Midpoint
236.8 km
Total: 474.4 km
Midpoint 236.8 km
474.4 km 5 hrs 1 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 474.4 km
Return-cycle span 948.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start 44.17672, 28.65076
Midpoint 44.31712, 26.03335
End 44.31902, 23.79656
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Questions 9
How far is Constanta from Craiova? +
Constanta is about 474.4 km from Craiova by road.
How long does it take from Constanta to Craiova? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Constanta to Craiova in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Constanta 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 Constanta to Craiova? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R954.77 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R958.53 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R953.74 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R999.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Constanta to Craiova? +
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Strada Căpitan Grigore Ignat
From Constanta To Craiova
Bulevardul Ferdinand
From Constanta To Craiova
Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
From Constanta To Craiova
DN3: București
From Constanta To Craiova
A2: București
From Constanta To Craiova
Cernavodă
From Constanta To Craiova
Medgidia
From Constanta To Craiova
A4: București
From Constanta To Craiova
Mangalia
From Constanta To Craiova
Agigea
From Constanta To Craiova

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