How far is it from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

The distance between Pitești and Râmnicu Vâlcea is 72 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

The drive from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

The fastest route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea covers 72 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Pitești?

Râmnicu Vâlcea lies roughly to the north-west of Pitești.

Which roads does the route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea follow?

The drive from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea mainly follows A1, DN73C.

Which towns do you pass between Pitești and Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Towns on the route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea include Curtea de Argeș.

Where can I camp between Pitești and Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Along the route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea you can stop for the night or service your van at Parcul Tineretului, Camping Burluși.

Where can I stop to rest between Pitești and Râmnicu Vâlcea?

On the route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea you can take a break at Parcare de scurta durata.

Pitești Râmnicu Vâlcea

Distance: 72 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea takes about 1 h 20 min via A1. The distance is 72 km. The straight-line distance is 48 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Pitești. Driving directions

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Driving directions37 · 72 km

1 Depart right onto Intrarea Rahovei 59 m
2 Turn left onto Strada Rahovei 180 m
3 Turn right onto Strada Rahova 112 m
4 Turn right onto Strada Smeurei 352 m
5 Continue straight onto Strada Aurorei 120 m
6 Continue straight onto Strada Ana Ipătescu 152 m
7 Turn right onto Bulevardul I. C. Brătianu 70 m
8 Turn left onto Calea București 753 m
9 Enter roundabout right onto Calea București 24 m
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Calea București 583 m
11 Take exit slightly left onto Calea Câmpulung 150 m
12 Take exit slightly left onto Calea Câmpulung 67 m
13 Merge slightly right onto Calea Câmpulung 42 m

14 Take exit slightly right 57 m
15 Keep slightly right 411 m
16 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada București-Pitești 4 km
17 Continue straight onto Autostrada Sibiu-Pitești 30 km
18 Take exit slightly right 596 m
19 Continue straight 2 km
20 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada Râmnicu Vâlcea 70 m
21 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Râmnicu Vâlcea 5 km
22 Continue straight onto Strada Argeșului 25 km
23 Enter rotary slightly right onto Calea București 24 m
24 Exit rotary slightly right onto Calea București 3 km
25 Enter roundabout right onto Strada Tudor Vladimirescu 64 m
26 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Tudor Vladimirescu 2 km
27 Enter roundabout right onto Strada Maior V. Popescu 39 m
28 Exit roundabout right onto Strada Maior V. Popescu 300 m
29 Turn right onto Strada Regina Maria 74 m
30 Turn left onto Strada Regina Maria 72 m
31 Continue right onto Strada Regina Maria 43 m
32 Continue left onto Strada Regina Maria 35 m
33 Turn right onto Strada Gib Mihăescu 26 m
34 Continue U-turn onto Strada Gib Mihăescu 85 m
35 Turn right onto Strada Gib Mihăescu 80 m
36 Turn left 148 m
37 Arrive

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The return trip from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Pitești covers roughly the same distance, 72 km.

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How far is it from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea?: The distance between Pitești and Râmnicu Vâlcea is 72 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea?: The drive from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea?: The fastest route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea covers 72 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Pitești?: Râmnicu Vâlcea lies roughly to the north-west of Pitești.
Which roads does the route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea follow?: The drive from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea mainly follows A1, DN73C.
Which towns do you pass between Pitești and Râmnicu Vâlcea?: Towns on the route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea include Curtea de Argeș.
Where can I camp between Pitești and Râmnicu Vâlcea?: Along the route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea you can stop for the night or service your van at Parcul Tineretului, Camping Burluși.
Where can I stop to rest between Pitești and Râmnicu Vâlcea?: On the route from Pitești to Râmnicu Vâlcea you can take a break at Parcare de scurta durata.

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