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Distance from Tulcea to Ploiesti

N Tulcea → Ploiesti
Road distance
275.2 km
Tulcea to Ploiesti is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 275.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 9 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
219.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
60
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 9 min
Return: 8 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
249 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R538.21
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R538.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R536.03
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R554.86
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R710.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R710.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R707.26
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R732.10
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R934.39
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R935.43
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R930.61
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R963.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
264° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
84° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
45.1775, 28.8016
End coords Destination point
44.9418, 26.0237
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Tulcea Fair View Forecast → 23 °C Ploiesti Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Tulcea → Ploiesti
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Car
275.2 km
4 hrs 9 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
275.2 km
~4 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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275.2 km 250 min
Start Tulcea
Finish Ploiesti
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Strada Frumoasă
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Strada Mircea Vodă
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Strada Buna Vestire
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Strada Victoriei
    1.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Isaccei
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Strada Isaccei
    0.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada Isaccei
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Strada Isaccei
    1.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Strada Isaccei
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Strada Isaccei
    3.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Strada Brăilei
    29.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Strada Cuza Vodă
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Strada Popa Șapcă
    0.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Strada Vasile Alecsandri
    1.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Strada Măcin
    2.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Strada Victoriei
    8.5 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Strada Zorilor
    0.4 km
  20. Continue left onto Strada Zorilor
    0.2 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Strada Păcii
    17.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    10.7 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    5.9 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  27. Continue
    0.8 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    1.1 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    1.6 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    2.4 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    3.3 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    92.6 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Șoseaua Brăilei
    0.1 km
  39. Continue onto Șoseaua Brăilei
    0.9 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  41. Continue
    0.9 km
  42. Merge slight left
    62.8 km
  43. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.6 km
  44. Merge slight left
    14.3 km
  45. Take the exit ramp slight right towards DN1: București
    0.2 km
  46. Merge slight left towards DN1
    1.0 km
  47. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  48. Continue
    0.2 km
  49. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  50. Continue
    1.4 km
  51. Continue onto Strada Trandafirilor
    2.1 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bulevardul București
    0.0 km
  53. Continue onto Bulevardul București
    1.0 km
  54. Keep slight right at the fork onto Strada Democrației towards Constața
    0.7 km
  55. Go straight onto Strada Ștefan cel Mare
    0.7 km
  56. Continue straight onto Strada Nicolae Bălcescu
    0.5 km
  57. Continue straight onto Strada Ștefan Greceanu
    0.3 km
  58. Turn left onto Strada Sublocotenent Erou Călin Cătălin
    0.2 km
  59. Turn left
    0.0 km
  60. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ploiesti
04:31 – 19:55
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:13
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
04:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,150.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,211.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (95)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
16
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
17
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tulcea 45.17752, 28.80163
Midpoint
137.4 km
Total: 275.2 km
Midpoint 137.4 km
275.2 km 250 min
Destination Ploiesti 44.94175, 26.02365

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 275.2 km
Return-cycle span 550.4 km
Traversal time 250 min
Maneuver count 60
Maneuver density 21.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start 45.17752, 28.80163
Midpoint 45.12560, 27.41789
End 44.94175, 26.02365
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Questions 9
How far is Tulcea from Ploiesti? +
Tulcea is about 275.2 km from Ploiesti by road.
How long does it take from Tulcea to Ploiesti? +
The drive usually takes about 250 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tulcea to Ploiesti in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tulcea to Ploiesti? +
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 Tulcea to Ploiesti? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R538.21 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R538.81 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R536.03 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R554.86 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tulcea to Ploiesti? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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