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Distance from Ploiesti to Otopeni

N Ploiesti → Otopeni
Road distance
76.7 km
Ploiesti to Otopeni is a practical regional trip, covering about 76.7 km in roughly 57 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
43.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.76×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
57 min
End point
Strada 23 August
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R146.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R147.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R178.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R179.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R193.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R194.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R235.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R236.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R254.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R255.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R309.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R311.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
175° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
355° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
44.9417, 26.0237
End coords Destination point
44.5508, 26.0729
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 20 °C Ploiesti Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Otopeni Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Ploiesti → Otopeni
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Car
76.7 km
57 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
76.7 km
~1 hr 10 min
65 km/h avg
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76.7 km 57 min
Start Ploiesti
Finish Otopeni
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Strada Sublocotenent Erou Călin Cătălin
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Strada Basarabilor
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Strada Constantin Dobrogeanu Gherea
    0.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Strada Tache Ionescu
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Rudului
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Strada Rudului
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Strada Mărășești
    1.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Strada Mărășești
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Strada Mărășești
    1.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Mărășești
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Strada Mărășești
    0.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Strada Mărășești
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Strada Mărășești
    0.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Centura de Vest
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Centura de Vest
    1.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Centura de Vest
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Centura de Vest
    4.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A3: București
    0.3 km
  20. Merge slight left
    54.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Constanța
    0.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.5 km
  24. Go straight onto Șoseaua de Centură
    2.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Șoseaua de Centură
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Șoseaua de Centură
    2.9 km
  27. Continue straight onto Strada Horea, Cloșca și Crișan
    1.6 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Drumul Gării Otopeni
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Drumul Gării Otopeni
    1.5 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left onto Strada 23 August
    0.6 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Otopeni → Ploiesti Ploiesti to Johannesburg Ploiesti to Pretoria Ploiesti to Cape Town Ploiesti to Durban Johannesburg to Otopeni Pretoria to Otopeni Cape Town to Otopeni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
38.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
28 min • 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
56.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Otopeni
04:42 – 19:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
04:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R320.54
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R337.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (49)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
9
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ploiesti 44.94175, 26.02365
Midpoint
38.3 km
Total: 76.7 km
Midpoint 38.3 km
76.7 km 57 min
Destination Otopeni End: Strada 23 August 44.55079, 26.07293

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 76.7 km
Return-cycle span 153.4 km
Traversal time 57 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 40.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 38.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start 44.94175, 26.02365
Midpoint 44.76150, 26.25453
End 44.55079, 26.07293
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Questions 8
How far is Ploiesti from Otopeni? +
Ploiesti is about 76.7 km from Otopeni by road.
How long does it take from Ploiesti to Otopeni? +
The drive usually takes about 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ploiesti to Otopeni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ploiesti to Otopeni? +
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 Ploiesti to Otopeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R146.43 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R147.03 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R178.34 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R179.44 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ploiesti to Otopeni? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Sublocotenent Erou Călin Cătălin
From Ploiesti To Otopeni
Strada Basarabilor
From Ploiesti To Otopeni
Strada Constantin Dobrogeanu Gherea
From Ploiesti To Otopeni
Strada Tache Ionescu
From Ploiesti To Otopeni
Strada Rudului
From Ploiesti To Otopeni
Strada Mărășești
From Ploiesti To Otopeni
DN1: București
From Ploiesti To Otopeni
Centura de Vest
From Ploiesti To Otopeni
A3: București
From Ploiesti To Otopeni
Constanța
From Ploiesti To Otopeni

Route Locations

Start area
Ploiesti
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Otopeni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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