How far is it from Jelšava to Nitra?

The distance between Jelšava and Nitra is 219 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Jelšava to Nitra?

The drive from Jelšava to Nitra takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Jelšava to Nitra covers 219 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.

Nitra lies roughly to the west of Jelšava.

The drive from Jelšava to Nitra mainly follows 526, R1. The longest single stretch is 91 km on R1.

Towns on the route from Jelšava to Nitra include Revúca, Hnúšťa, Detva, Zvolen, Zlaté Moravce.

Distance: 219 kmDrive time: 2 h 55 min

Driving from Jelšava to Nitra takes about 2 h 55 min via R1. The distance is 219 km. The straight-line distance is 163 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Hnúšťa, Lučenec, Zvolen, Zlaté Moravce. Driving directions

Driving directions28 · 219 km

The return trip from Nitra to Jelšava covers roughly the same distance, 219 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

How far is it from Jelšava to Nitra?: The distance between Jelšava and Nitra is 219 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Jelšava to Nitra?: The drive from Jelšava to Nitra takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Jelšava to Nitra?: The fastest route from Jelšava to Nitra covers 219 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.
Which direction is Nitra from Jelšava?: Nitra lies roughly to the west of Jelšava.
Which roads does the route from Jelšava to Nitra follow?: The drive from Jelšava to Nitra mainly follows 526, R1. The longest single stretch is 91 km on R1.
Which towns do you pass between Jelšava and Nitra?: Towns on the route from Jelšava to Nitra include Revúca, Hnúšťa, Detva, Zvolen, Zlaté Moravce.