How far is it from Arad to Petroșani?

The distance between Arad and Petroșani is 172 mi by road.

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

The drive from Arad to Petroșani takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Arad to Petroșani?

The fastest route from Arad to Petroșani covers 172 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.

Which direction is Petroșani from Arad?

Petroșani lies roughly to the south-east of Arad.

Which roads does the route from Arad to Petroșani follow?

The drive from Arad to Petroșani mainly follows A1, DN66. The longest single stretch is 109 mi on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Arad and Petroșani?

Towns on the route from Arad to Petroșani include Timișoara, Deva, Lupeni.

Arad Petroșani

Distance: 172 miDuration: 3 h 40 min

Driving from Arad to Petroșani takes about 3 h 40 min via A1. The distance is 172 mi. The straight-line distance is 113 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Arad, Deva. Driving directions

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Driving directions42 · 172 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 36 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
26 Enter roundabout straight 56 yd
27 Exit roundabout slightly right 8 mi
28 Enter roundabout straight 43 yd
29 Exit roundabout right 6 mi
30 Turn left 1 mi
31 Turn right 3 mi
32 Turn slightly left 5 mi
33 Turn left 26 mi
34 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
35 Enter roundabout right onto Strada Cloșca 45 yd
36 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Cloșca 62 yd
37 Turn right onto Strada Horia 1 mi
38 At end of road, turn left onto Strada Mihai Viteazu 98 yd
39 Turn slightly right 60 yd
40 Turn slightly right onto Strada 1 Decembrie 1918 1 mi
41 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Strada 1 Decembrie 1918 24 yd
42 Arrive left onto Strada 1 Decembrie 1918

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The return trip from Petroșani to Arad covers roughly the same distance, 172 mi.

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How far is it from Arad to Petroșani?: The distance between Arad and Petroșani is 172 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arad to Petroșani?: The drive from Arad to Petroșani takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Arad to Petroșani?: The fastest route from Arad to Petroșani covers 172 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.
Which direction is Petroșani from Arad?: Petroșani lies roughly to the south-east of Arad.
Which roads does the route from Arad to Petroșani follow?: The drive from Arad to Petroșani mainly follows A1, DN66. The longest single stretch is 109 mi on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Arad and Petroșani?: Towns on the route from Arad to Petroșani include Timișoara, Deva, Lupeni.

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