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Distance from Craiova to Constanta

N Craiova → Constanta
Road distance
469.0 km
Craiova to Constanta is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 469.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
386.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 53 min
Start point
Strada Romul
Return: 9 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
293 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R943.86
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R947.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R942.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R988.10
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,245.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,250.28
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,244.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,303.75
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,638.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,645.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,636.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,715.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
91° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
271° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
44.3190, 23.7966
End coords Destination point
44.1767, 28.6508
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 29 °C Craiova Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C Constanta Heavyrainshowers View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Craiova → Constanta
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Car
469.0 km
4 hrs 53 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
469.0 km
~7 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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469.0 km 4 hrs 53 min
Start Craiova
Finish Constanta
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Strada Romul
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Calea București
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Bulevardul Carol I
    1.0 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Frații Golești
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Strada Frații Golești
    0.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Frații Golești
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Strada Frații Golești
    0.3 km
  8. Continue onto Strada Frații Golești
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Strada Toamnei
    0.8 km
  10. Continue slight left onto Strada Teilor
    0.6 km
  11. Continue right onto Strada Teilor
    0.4 km
  12. Go straight
    120.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards A1: București
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight left onto Autostrada București-Pitești
    84.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A0: Constanța
    0.9 km
  16. Merge slight left onto Autostrada Centura București
    46.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Constanța
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight left onto Autostrada Soarelui
    198.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A4: Tulcea
    2.3 km
  20. Merge slight left onto Centura Constanța
    0.9 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards DN3: Constanța
    0.7 km
  23. Go straight onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.9 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    1.4 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.8 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.5 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    0.4 km
  34. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  35. Go straight onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu
    2.0 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn left onto Bulevardul Ferdinand
    0.8 km
  37. Turn right onto Strada Căpitan Grigore Ignat
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Constanta
04:22 – 19:45
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
04:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,960.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,063.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (51)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Craiova Start: Strada Romul 44.31902, 23.79656
Midpoint
234.1 km
Total: 469.0 km
Midpoint 234.1 km
469.0 km 4 hrs 53 min
Destination Constanta 44.17672, 28.65076

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 469.0 km
Return-cycle span 938.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start 44.31902, 23.79656
Midpoint 44.31495, 26.03906
End 44.17672, 28.65076
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Questions 9
How far is Craiova from Constanta? +
Craiova is about 469.0 km from Constanta by road.
How long does it take from Craiova to Constanta? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Craiova to Constanta in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Craiova to Constanta? +
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 Craiova to Constanta? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R943.86 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R947.58 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R942.85 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R988.10 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Craiova to Constanta? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Strada Romul
From Craiova To Constanta
Calea București
From Craiova To Constanta
Bulevardul Carol I
From Craiova To Constanta
Strada Frații Golești
From Craiova To Constanta
Strada Toamnei
From Craiova To Constanta
Strada Teilor
From Craiova To Constanta
A1: București
From Craiova To Constanta
Autostrada București-Pitești
From Craiova To Constanta
A0: Constanța
From Craiova To Constanta
Giurgiu
From Craiova To Constanta

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