How far is it from Arad to Vatra Dornei?

The distance between Arad and Vatra Dornei is 328 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Arad to Vatra Dornei?

The drive from Arad to Vatra Dornei takes approximately 7 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Arad to Vatra Dornei?

The fastest route from Arad to Vatra Dornei covers 328 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 45 min.

Which direction is Vatra Dornei from Arad?

Vatra Dornei lies roughly to the north-east of Arad.

Which roads does the route from Arad to Vatra Dornei follow?

The drive from Arad to Vatra Dornei mainly follows A1, A10, DN17. The longest single stretch is 135 mi on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Arad and Vatra Dornei?

Towns on the route from Arad to Vatra Dornei include Timișoara, Deva, Câmpia Turzii, Bistrița.

Arad Vatra Dornei

Distance: 328 miDuration: 7 h 45 min

Driving from Arad to Vatra Dornei takes about 7 h 45 min via A1. The distance is 328 mi. The straight-line distance is 208 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Arad, Deva, Câmpia Turzii, Bistrița. Driving directions

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Driving directions90 · 328 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 45 mi
27 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Transilvania 15 mi
28 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
29 Turn straight 1 mi
30 Turn slightly right 3 mi
31 Turn left onto Strada 8 Martie 1 mi
32 Turn straight 23 mi
33 Continue straight onto Strada Republicii 5 mi
34 Turn left 42 yd
35 Turn slightly right onto Strada Eroilor 1 mi
36 Continue straight onto Sărmășel Gară-Țagu 2 mi
37 At end of road, turn right onto Sărmășel Gară-Țagu 1 mi
38 Continue straight onto Țagu-Budești Fânațe 1 mi
39 Continue right onto Țagu-Budești Fânațe 2 mi
40 Continue straight onto Budești Fânațe-Budești 3 mi
41 Continue straight onto Budești-Zoreni 3 mi
42 Turn left 3 mi
43 Turn straight 2 mi
44 Turn left 5 mi
45 Turn right 3 mi
46 Continue left onto Vermeș-Lechința 1 mi
47 Turn left 19 yd
48 Turn right 1 mi
49 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
50 Continue straight 172 yd
51 Turn right onto Lechința-Chiraleș 60 yd
52 Turn left 4 mi
53 Enter roundabout right 99 yd
54 Exit roundabout right 4 mi
55 Turn slightly left 1 mi
56 Keep slightly right 1 mi
57 Merge slightly left 4 mi
58 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada Armoniei 24 yd
59 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Armoniei 1 mi
60 Continue straight onto Strada Libertății 1 mi
61 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada Libertății 18 yd
62 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Libertății 1 mi
63 Enter roundabout straight onto Bulevardul Independenței 9 yd
64 Exit roundabout straight onto Bulevardul Independenței 1 mi
65 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bulevardul Independenței 10 yd
66 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bulevardul Independenței 1 mi
67 Enter roundabout straight onto Bulevardul Independenței 6 yd
68 Exit roundabout straight onto Bulevardul Independenței 1 mi
69 Enter roundabout right onto Strada Gării 41 yd
70 Exit roundabout right onto Strada Gării 139 yd
71 Enter roundabout right onto Bulevardul Republicii 6 yd
72 Exit roundabout right onto Bulevardul Republicii 1 mi
73 Enter roundabout straight onto Bulevardul Republicii 5 yd
74 Exit roundabout straight onto Bulevardul Republicii 1 mi
75 Enter roundabout right onto Strada 1 Decembrie 21 yd
76 Exit roundabout right onto Strada 1 Decembrie 1 mi
77 Enter roundabout right onto Strada 1 Decembrie 20 yd
78 Exit roundabout right onto Strada 1 Decembrie 1 mi
79 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Calea Moldovei 33 yd
80 Exit roundabout right onto Calea Moldovei 1 mi
81 Enter roundabout right onto Calea Moldovei 13 yd
82 Exit roundabout straight onto Calea Moldovei 1 mi
83 Enter roundabout right onto Calea Moldovei 36 yd
84 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Calea Moldovei 1 mi
85 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Calea Moldovei 21 yd
86 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Calea Moldovei 5 mi
87 Turn straight 45 mi
88 Take exit slightly right onto Strada Republicii 1 mi
89 Turn left 58 yd
90 Arrive right

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The return trip from Vatra Dornei to Arad covers roughly the same distance, 328 mi.

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How far is it from Arad to Vatra Dornei?: The distance between Arad and Vatra Dornei is 328 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arad to Vatra Dornei?: The drive from Arad to Vatra Dornei takes approximately 7 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Arad to Vatra Dornei?: The fastest route from Arad to Vatra Dornei covers 328 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 45 min.
Which direction is Vatra Dornei from Arad?: Vatra Dornei lies roughly to the north-east of Arad.
Which roads does the route from Arad to Vatra Dornei follow?: The drive from Arad to Vatra Dornei mainly follows A1, A10, DN17. The longest single stretch is 135 mi on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Arad and Vatra Dornei?: Towns on the route from Arad to Vatra Dornei include Timișoara, Deva, Câmpia Turzii, Bistrița.

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