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Distance from Craiova to Giurgiu

N Craiova → Giurgiu
Road distance
287.9 km
Craiova to Giurgiu is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 287.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
179.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 21 min
Start point
Strada Romul
Return: 6 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
201 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R579.41
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R581.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R578.79
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R606.57
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R764.50
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R767.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R763.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R800.33
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,005.92
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,009.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,004.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,053.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
104° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
284° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
44.3190, 23.7966
End coords Destination point
43.8961, 25.9656
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 28 °C Craiova Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Giurgiu Fair View Forecast →
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Craiova → Giurgiu
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Car
287.9 km
3 hrs 21 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
287.9 km
~4 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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287.9 km 3 hrs 21 min
Start Craiova
Finish Giurgiu
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Destination
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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
    24.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight right towards DN5: Ruse
    0.9 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards DN5: Giurgiu
    0.2 km
  19. Merge slight left onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
    2.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
    1.1 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Șoseaua Giurgiului
    2.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    10.0 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    1.7 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    3.5 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    18.9 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    2.4 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Centura Giurgiu
    0.1 km
  37. Continue onto Centura Giurgiu
    5.1 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  39. Continue
    1.0 km
  40. Continue straight onto Strada 1 Decembrie 1918
    1.1 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul
    0.0 km
  42. Continue onto Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul
    0.5 km
  43. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Bulevardul București
    0.1 km
  44. Continue onto Bulevardul București
    0.3 km
  45. Turn right
    0.1 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
143.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 40 min • 1 hr 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Giurgiu
04:34 – 19:54
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:14
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
04:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,203.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,266.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (82)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
14
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
16
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Craiova Start: Strada Romul 44.31902, 23.79656
Midpoint
143.8 km
Total: 287.9 km
Midpoint 143.8 km
287.9 km 3 hrs 21 min
Destination Giurgiu 43.89613, 25.96564

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 287.9 km
Return-cycle span 575.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 16.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 143.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start 44.31902, 23.79656
Midpoint 44.70584, 25.16272
End 43.89613, 25.96564
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Questions 9
How far is Craiova from Giurgiu? +
Craiova is about 287.9 km from Giurgiu by road.
How long does it take from Craiova to Giurgiu? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Craiova to Giurgiu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Craiova to Giurgiu? +
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 Giurgiu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R579.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R581.69 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R578.79 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R606.57 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Craiova to Giurgiu? +
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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Romul
From Craiova To Giurgiu
Calea București
From Craiova To Giurgiu
Bulevardul Carol I
From Craiova To Giurgiu
Strada Frații Golești
From Craiova To Giurgiu
Strada Toamnei
From Craiova To Giurgiu
Strada Teilor
From Craiova To Giurgiu
A1: București
From Craiova To Giurgiu
Autostrada București-Pitești
From Craiova To Giurgiu
A0: Constanța
From Craiova To Giurgiu
Autostrada Centura București
From Craiova To Giurgiu

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