How far is it from Arad to Carei?

The distance between Arad and Carei is 136 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Arad to Carei?

The drive from Arad to Carei takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Arad to Carei?

The fastest route from Arad to Carei covers 136 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.

Which direction is Carei from Arad?

Carei lies roughly to the north-east of Arad.

Which roads does the route from Arad to Carei follow?

The drive from Arad to Carei mainly follows DN79, DN19. The longest single stretch is 70 mi on DN79.

Which towns do you pass between Arad and Carei?

Towns on the route from Arad to Carei include Oradea, Biharkeresztes.

Arad Carei

Distance: 136 miDuration: 3 h 35 min

Driving from Arad to Carei takes about 3 h 35 min via DN79. The distance is 136 mi. The straight-line distance is 117 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Arad, Oradea, Marghita. Driving directions

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Driving directions57 · 136 mi

1 Depart onto Strada Șelari 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Strada Mătăsari 1 mi
3 Continue slightly left onto Strada Nicolae Ștefu 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Strada Andrei Mureșanu 1 mi
5 Continue left onto Bulevardul Revoluției 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Piața Academinican Caius Iacob 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Strada Petru Rareș 2 mi
8 Enter roundabout right onto Calea Zimandului 14 yd
9 Exit roundabout right onto Calea Zimandului 1 mi
10 Enter rotary right 55 yd
11 Exit rotary right 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly right 45 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly right 34 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right 10 mi
16 Enter roundabout right 37 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly right 13 mi
18 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada Înfrățirii 27 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Înfrățirii 22 mi
20 Continue straight onto Strada Republicii 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada Oradiei 47 yd
22 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Oradiei 2 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly right 22 yd
24 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
25 Enter roundabout slightly right 32 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly right 16 mi
27 Enter roundabout right 30 yd
28 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
29 At roundabout, take exit straight 2 mi
30 Enter roundabout slightly right 32 yd
31 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
32 Enter roundabout slightly right 74 yd
33 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
34 At roundabout, take exit right 165 yd
35 Take exit left onto Calea Sântandrei 1 mi
36 Continue straight 5 mi
37 Continue straight 8 mi
38 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
39 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Transilvania 2 mi
40 Turn slightly left 1 mi
41 Merge slightly left 15 mi
42 Enter roundabout right onto Centura Săcueni 20 yd
43 Exit roundabout right onto Centura Săcueni 3 mi
44 Enter roundabout right onto Centura Săcueni 56 yd
45 Exit roundabout right onto Centura Săcueni 1 mi
46 Enter rotary right onto Centura Săcueni 46 yd
47 Exit rotary right onto Centura Săcueni 2 mi
48 Enter roundabout right 32 yd
49 Exit roundabout right 6 mi
50 Enter roundabout slightly right 51 yd
51 Exit roundabout slightly right 7 mi
52 Turn right onto Strada Szilárd Leó 1 mi
53 Turn left onto Strada Bem József 1 mi
54 At end of road, turn right onto Strada Revoluției 17 mi
55 Enter roundabout right 37 yd
56 Exit roundabout right 4 mi
57 Arrive onto Calea 25 Octombrie

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The return trip from Carei to Arad covers roughly the same distance, 136 mi.

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How far is it from Arad to Carei?: The distance between Arad and Carei is 136 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arad to Carei?: The drive from Arad to Carei takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Arad to Carei?: The fastest route from Arad to Carei covers 136 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.
Which direction is Carei from Arad?: Carei lies roughly to the north-east of Arad.
Which roads does the route from Arad to Carei follow?: The drive from Arad to Carei mainly follows DN79, DN19. The longest single stretch is 70 mi on DN79.
Which towns do you pass between Arad and Carei?: Towns on the route from Arad to Carei include Oradea, Biharkeresztes.

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