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Distance from Otogar to Bolu

N Otogar → Bolu
Road distance
301.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
236.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
56
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 26 min
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
206 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R576.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R578.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R701.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R706.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R760.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R763.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R925.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R931.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,000.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,004.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,218.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,225.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
100° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
280° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
41.0402, 28.8946
End coords Destination point
40.6212, 31.6460
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Otogar to Bolu is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 301.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Otogar → Bolu
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Car
301.7 km
3 hrs 26 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
301.7 km
~4 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
302 km
↑ 50 min faster
Flight time
36 min
With airport
~2 hrs 36 min
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301.7 km 3 hrs 26 min
Start Otogar
Finish Bolu
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn right
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  3. Keep slight left at the fork
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  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Metris - Esenler Bağlantı Yolu
    4.5 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Metris Kavşağı towards O-2: İstanbul Havalimanı
    0.1 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork onto Metris Kavşağı towards Habibler
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight left onto 2. Çevre Yolu towards O-2: Kadıköy
    23.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork onto Çamlık Kavşağı
    1.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    12.6 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork onto Reşadiye Kavşağı
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    3.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Viyadük-29
    0.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    21.4 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    8.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    44.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    59.5 km
  18. Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
    87.1 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Bolu Batı Kavşağı
    1.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  22. Go straight onto Eski Istanbul Caddesi
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  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Eski Istanbul Caddesi
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  29. Continue onto Eski Istanbul Caddesi
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  30. Turn left onto Hürriyet Caddesi
    0.1 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hürriyet Caddesi
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    0.3 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  34. Turn right onto Hürriyet Caddesi
    0.4 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hürriyet Caddesi
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    0.3 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Hürriyet Caddesi
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    0.1 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ali Rıza Tekemen Caddesi
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  40. Continue onto Ali Rıza Tekemen Caddesi
    0.2 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ali Rıza Tekemen Caddesi
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  42. Continue onto Ali Rıza Tekemen Caddesi
    0.2 km
  43. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  44. Turn right
    0.7 km
  45. Turn right
    0.3 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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    0.3 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  49. Continue
    3.7 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  51. Continue
    14.8 km
  52. Turn slight left
    3.3 km
  53. Turn left
    0.2 km
  54. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.4 km
  55. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.9 km
  56. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
150.6 km
İstanbul to Bolu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
İstanbul to Bolu
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bolu
04:36 – 19:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
04:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,261.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,327.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (79)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
10
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
11
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Otogar 41.04022, 28.89460
Midpoint
150.6 km
Total: 301.7 km
Midpoint 150.6 km
301.7 km 3 hrs 26 min
Destination Bolu 40.62121, 31.64603

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span İstanbul to Bolu
One-way road span 301.7 km
Return-cycle span 603.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 56
Maneuver density 18.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 150.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start 41.04022, 28.89460
Midpoint 40.84385, 30.33445
End 40.62121, 31.64603
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How far is Otogar from Bolu? +
Otogar is about 301.7 km from Bolu by road.
How long does it take from Otogar to Bolu? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Otogar to Bolu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Otogar to Bolu? +
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 Otogar to Bolu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R576.14 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R578.53 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R701.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R706.05 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Otogar to Bolu? +
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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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

O-2: Gaziosmanpaşa
From Otogar To Bolu
Ankara
From Otogar To Bolu
Metris - Esenler Bağlantı Yolu
From Otogar To Bolu
O-2: İstanbul Havalimanı
From Otogar To Bolu
Edirne
From Otogar To Bolu
İkitelli
From Otogar To Bolu
Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi
From Otogar To Bolu
Habibler
From Otogar To Bolu
Kadıköy
From Otogar To Bolu
Metris Kavşağı
From Otogar To Bolu

Route Locations

Start area
Otogar, İstanbul
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bolu, Bolu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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