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Distance from Samsun to Karabuk

N Samsun → Karabuk
Road distance
406.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
280.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 26 min
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
326 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R775.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R778.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R944.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R950.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,022.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,027.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,245.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,253.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,345.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,351.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,639.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,649.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
268° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
88° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
41.2304, 35.9683
End coords Destination point
41.1110, 32.6194
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Samsun to Karabuk is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 406.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Samsun → Karabuk
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Car
406.0 km
5 hrs 26 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
406.0 km
~6 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
406 km
↑ 2 hrs 37 min faster
Flight time
48 min
With airport
~2 hrs 48 min
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406.0 km 5 hrs 26 min
Start Samsun
Finish Karabuk
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    8.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  7. Go straight onto Bafra-Kavak yolu
    0.1 km
  8. Continue right onto Bafra-Kavak yolu
    4.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Bafra-Kavak yolu
    2.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Bafra-Kavak yolu
    6.9 km
  11. Continue right onto Bafra-Kavak yolu
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Havza Sk.
    2.5 km
  13. Take the ramp left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
    5.4 km
  15. Merge slight left onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
    8.4 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
    14.1 km
  17. Take the exit ramp straight onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
    3.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Amasya-Samsun yolu
    2.8 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  20. Merge slight left onto Amasya-Samsun yolu
    4.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp straight onto Amasya-Samsun yolu
    6.0 km
  22. Merge slight right
    13.7 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Merzifon-Osmancık yolu
    18.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto İstanbul-Samsun yolu
    17.1 km
  25. Turn slight right onto Eski İstanbul-Samsun yolu
    1.8 km
  26. Merge slight left onto İstanbul-Samsun yolu
    20.2 km
  27. Continue straight onto Ömer Derindere Bulvarı
    185.2 km
  28. Continue straight onto İstanbul - Samsun Yolu
    15.5 km
  29. Continue straight onto İstanbul-Samsun yolu
    15.9 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Eskipazar
    34.8 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Gerede-Karabük yolu
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Gerede-Karabük yolu
    2.5 km
  33. Turn left
    4.1 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.1 km
  35. Turn slight left
    1.1 km
  36. Turn slight right
    0.5 km
  37. Turn sharp left
    0.4 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
202.7 km
Samsun to Karabük
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 43 min • 2 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Samsun to Karabük
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Karabuk
04:33 – 18:58
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
04:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,697.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,786.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Samsun 41.23036, 35.96833
Midpoint
202.7 km
Total: 406.0 km
Midpoint 202.7 km
406.0 km 5 hrs 26 min
Destination Karabuk 41.11103, 32.61939

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Samsun to Karabük
One-way road span 406.0 km
Return-cycle span 812.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 202.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start 41.23036, 35.96833
Midpoint 41.05242, 34.25660
End 41.11103, 32.61939
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Questions 9
How far is Samsun from Karabuk? +
Samsun is about 406.0 km from Karabuk by road.
How long does it take from Samsun to Karabuk? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Samsun to Karabuk in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Samsun to Karabuk? +
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 Samsun to Karabuk? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R775.29 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R778.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R944.27 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R950.11 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Samsun to Karabuk? +
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

Bafra-Kavak yolu
From Samsun To Karabuk
Havza Sk
From Samsun To Karabuk
Samsun Çorum Yolu
From Samsun To Karabuk
Amasya-Samsun yolu
From Samsun To Karabuk
Merzifon-Osmancık yolu
From Samsun To Karabuk
İstanbul-Samsun yolu
From Samsun To Karabuk
Eski İstanbul-Samsun yolu
From Samsun To Karabuk
Ömer Derindere Bulvarı
From Samsun To Karabuk
Eskipazar
From Samsun To Karabuk
Karabük
From Samsun To Karabuk

Route Locations

Start area
Samsun, Samsun
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Karabuk, Karabük
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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