How far is it from Arad to Satu Mare?

The distance between Arad and Satu Mare is 160 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Arad to Satu Mare?

The drive from Arad to Satu Mare takes approximately 4 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Arad to Satu Mare?

The fastest route from Arad to Satu Mare covers 160 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 15 min.

Which direction is Satu Mare from Arad?

Satu Mare lies roughly to the north-east of Arad.

Which roads does the route from Arad to Satu Mare follow?

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

Which towns do you pass between Arad and Satu Mare?

Towns on the route from Arad to Satu Mare include Salonta, Oradea, Létavértes, Csenger.

Arad Satu Mare

Distance: 160 miDuration: 4 h 15 min

Driving from Arad to Satu Mare takes about 4 h 15 min via DN79. The distance is 160 mi. The straight-line distance is 134 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Arad, Salonta, Oradea, Marghita, Satu Mare. Driving directions

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Driving directions79 · 160 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 onto Centura Carei 16 yd
56 Exit roundabout right onto Centura Carei 3 mi
57 Enter roundabout right onto Centura Carei 40 yd
58 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Centura Carei 2 mi
59 Enter roundabout right onto Centura Carei 40 yd
60 Exit roundabout right onto Centura Carei 3 mi
61 Enter roundabout right 18 yd
62 Exit roundabout right 18 mi
63 Enter roundabout slightly right 78 yd
64 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
65 Merge slightly left onto Centura Satu Mare 2 mi
66 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
67 Keep slightly right 149 yd
68 Turn straight onto Strada Aurel Vlaicu 85 yd
69 Turn right 1 mi
70 Turn left 68 yd
71 Turn right 1 mi
72 Turn left onto Strada Dara 1 mi
73 Turn right onto Strada Lunca Sighet 1 mi
74 Turn left onto Strada Siretului 1 mi
75 Turn left onto Strada Sighișoara 89 yd
76 Turn right onto Strada Miron Costin 25 yd
77 Turn left onto Strada Timișoara 112 yd
78 Turn left onto Strada Sibiului 131 yd
79 Arrive left onto Strada Sibiului

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The return trip from Satu Mare to Arad covers roughly the same distance, 160 mi.

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How far is it from Arad to Satu Mare?: The distance between Arad and Satu Mare is 160 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arad to Satu Mare?: The drive from Arad to Satu Mare takes approximately 4 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Arad to Satu Mare?: The fastest route from Arad to Satu Mare covers 160 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 15 min.
Which direction is Satu Mare from Arad?: Satu Mare lies roughly to the north-east of Arad.
Which roads does the route from Arad to Satu Mare follow?: The drive from Arad to Satu Mare mainly follows DN79, DN19. The longest single stretch is 70 mi on DN79.
Which towns do you pass between Arad and Satu Mare?: Towns on the route from Arad to Satu Mare include Salonta, Oradea, Létavértes, Csenger.

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