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Distance from Craiova to Timisoara

N Craiova → Timisoara
Road distance
338.9 km
Craiova to Timisoara is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 338.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 36 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
257.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
66
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 36 min
Start point
Strada Romul
End point
Bulevardul Regele Mihai I
Return: 11 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
336 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R681.94
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R684.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R681.21
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R713.91
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R899.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R903.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R898.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R941.96
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,183.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,188.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,182.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,239.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
309° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
129° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
44.3190, 23.7966
End coords Destination point
45.7538, 21.2258
Taxi Transport options
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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 → 26 °C Timisoara Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Craiova → Timisoara
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Car
338.9 km
5 hrs 36 min
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Two-wheeler
338.9 km
~5 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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338.9 km 336 min
Start Craiova
Finish Timisoara
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  1. Head on Strada Romul
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Calea București
    0.2 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul Nicolae Titulescu
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Bulevardul Nicolae Titulescu
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Bulevardul Nicolae Titulescu
    1.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Calea Severinului
    2.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Calea Severinului
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Calea Severinului
    2.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Calea Severinului
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Calea Severinului
    8.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    89.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Strada Craiovei
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Strada Craiovei
    1.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    1.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    2.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    3.9 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    4.4 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    20.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Strada Valea Cernei
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Strada Valea Cernei
    43.9 km
  29. Go straight onto Centura Domașnea
    2.9 km
  30. Continue straight
    35.9 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Calea Severinului
    0.1 km
  32. Continue onto Calea Severinului
    4.7 km
  33. Continue straight onto Calea Orșovei
    0.2 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Libertății
    0.0 km
  35. Continue onto Strada Libertății
    0.5 km
  36. Turn right onto Strada Tribunalului towards Timișoara
    0.2 km
  37. Turn left onto Strada Nicolae Bălcescu towards Timișoara
    1.3 km
  38. Continue straight onto Calea Timișoarei
    3.5 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    34.7 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  42. Continue
    4.5 km
  43. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  44. Continue
    2.4 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  46. Continue
    9.8 km
  47. Keep slight left at the fork towards A1: Nădlac
    1.2 km
  48. Merge slight left onto Autostrada Timișoara-Lugoj
    34.9 km
  49. Take the exit ramp slight right towards DN6: Timișoara
    1.5 km
  50. Go straight
    0.2 km
  51. Merge slight left
    1.9 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Principală
    0.1 km
  53. Continue onto Strada Principală
    7.2 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Calea Lugojului
    0.0 km
  55. Continue onto Calea Lugojului
    2.5 km
  56. Continue straight onto Calea Dorobanților
    1.3 km
  57. Continue straight onto Bulevardul Simion Bărnuțiu
    1.1 km
  58. Continue straight onto Bulevardul Take Ionescu
    1.3 km
  59. Continue onto Piața Ionel I.C. Brătianu
    0.1 km
  60. Continue straight onto Strada Oituz
    0.3 km
  61. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul Regele Mihai I
    0.1 km
  62. Continue onto Bulevardul Regele Mihai I
    0.4 km
  63. Turn right onto Piața Timișoara 700
    0.1 km
  64. Turn left onto Strada Paris
    0.4 km
  65. Turn left onto Bulevardul Regele Mihai I
    0.1 km
  66. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
169.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Timisoara
04:46 – 20:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:33
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
04:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,416.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R67.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,491.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (114)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
21
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
22
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Craiova Start: Strada Romul 44.31902, 23.79656
Midpoint
169.2 km
Total: 338.9 km
Midpoint 169.2 km
338.9 km 336 min
Destination Timisoara End: Bulevardul Regele Mihai I 45.75384, 21.22575

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 338.9 km
Return-cycle span 677.8 km
Traversal time 336 min
Maneuver count 66
Maneuver density 19.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 169.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 44.31902, 23.79656
Midpoint 44.97420, 22.35179
End 45.75384, 21.22575
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Questions 9
How far is Craiova from Timisoara? +
Craiova is about 338.9 km from Timisoara by road.
How long does it take from Craiova to Timisoara? +
The drive usually takes about 336 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Craiova to Timisoara in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Craiova to Timisoara? +
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 Timisoara? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R681.94 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R684.63 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R681.21 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R713.91 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Craiova to Timisoara? +
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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