How far is it from Arad to Dej?

The distance between Arad and Dej is 249 mi by road.

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

The drive from Arad to Dej takes approximately 4 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Arad to Dej?

The fastest route from Arad to Dej covers 249 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 50 min.

Which direction is Dej from Arad?

Dej lies roughly to the north-east of Arad.

Which roads does the route from Arad to Dej follow?

The drive from Arad to Dej mainly follows A1, A10, DN1C. The longest single stretch is 135 mi on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Arad and Dej?

Towns on the route from Arad to Dej include Timișoara, Deva, Turda, Cluj-Napoca.

Arad Dej

Distance: 249 miDuration: 4 h 50 min

Driving from Arad to Dej takes about 4 h 50 min via A1. The distance is 249 mi. The straight-line distance is 139 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Arad, Deva, Turda, Cluj-Napoca. Driving directions

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Driving directions51 · 249 mi

1 Depart onto Strada Șelari 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Strada Mătăsari 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Strada Simion Bărnuțiu 156 yd
4 Turn left onto Calea Victoriei 1 mi
5 Enter rotary slightly right onto Strada Andrei Șaguna 23 yd
6 Exit rotary straight onto Strada Andrei Șaguna 67 yd
7 Turn right onto Strada Andrenyi Karoly 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout right onto Strada Abatorului 27 yd
9 Exit roundabout right onto Strada Abatorului 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Strada Profesor Doctor Aurel Ardelean 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada Profesor Doctor Aurel Ardelean 9 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Strada Profesor Doctor Aurel Ardelean 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Calea Bodrogului 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly right 11 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
16 Keep slightly right 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Arad-Timișoara 24 mi
18 Continue straight onto Autostrada Timișoara-Lugoj 29 mi
19 Continue straight onto Autostrada Lugoj-Deva 21 mi
20 Enter roundabout straight 82 yd
21 Exit roundabout right 10 mi
22 Enter roundabout right 30 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
24 Continue straight 63 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
26 Continue straight onto Autostrada Apuseni 44 mi
27 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
28 Keep slightly right 2 mi
29 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Transilvania 7 mi
30 Take exit slightly right 3 mi
31 Keep slightly left 1 mi
32 Continue straight 5 mi
33 Take exit slightly right 11 mi
34 Enter roundabout right onto Centura Apahida-Vâlcele 40 yd
35 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Centura Apahida-Vâlcele 2 mi
36 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Centura Apahida-Vâlcele 4 yd
37 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Centura Apahida-Vâlcele 3 mi
38 Enter roundabout right 75 yd
39 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
40 At roundabout, take exit straight 17 mi
41 Enter roundabout straight onto Varianta de ocolire Gherla 93 yd
42 Exit roundabout straight onto Varianta de ocolire Gherla 3 mi
43 Continue straight 4 mi
44 Turn slightly left onto Strada Crângului 2 mi
45 Enter roundabout right onto Strada Ecaterina Teodoroiu 18 yd
46 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Ecaterina Teodoroiu 1 mi
47 Continue slightly right onto Strada Avram Iancu 1 mi
48 At roundabout, take exit left onto Strada Avram Iancu 1 mi
49 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada 1 Mai 1 yd
50 Exit roundabout right onto Strada 1 Mai 101 yd
51 Arrive right onto Strada 1 Mai

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The return trip from Dej to Arad covers roughly the same distance, 249 mi.

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How far is it from Arad to Dej?: The distance between Arad and Dej is 249 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arad to Dej?: The drive from Arad to Dej takes approximately 4 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Arad to Dej?: The fastest route from Arad to Dej covers 249 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 50 min.
Which direction is Dej from Arad?: Dej lies roughly to the north-east of Arad.
Which roads does the route from Arad to Dej follow?: The drive from Arad to Dej mainly follows A1, A10, DN1C. The longest single stretch is 135 mi on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Arad and Dej?: Towns on the route from Arad to Dej include Timișoara, Deva, Turda, Cluj-Napoca.

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