How far is it from Zagreb to Ankara?

The distance between Zagreb and Ankara is 1125 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Zagreb to Ankara?

The drive from Zagreb to Ankara takes approximately 18 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Zagreb to Ankara?

The fastest route from Zagreb to Ankara covers 1125 mi with a driving time of approximately 18 h 30 min.

Which direction is Ankara from Zagreb?

Ankara lies roughly to the east of Zagreb.

Which roads does the route from Zagreb to Ankara follow?

The drive from Zagreb to Ankara mainly follows A3, O-7, O-4. The longest single stretch is 221 mi on A3.

Which towns do you pass between Zagreb and Ankara?

Towns on the route from Zagreb to Ankara include Belgrade, Niš, Pirot.

Croatia Turkey

Distance: 1125 miDuration: 18 h 30 min

Driving from Zagreb to Ankara takes about 18 h 30 min via A3. The distance is 1125 mi. The straight-line distance is 945 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Istok, Niš, Niška Banja, Istanbul. Driving directions

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Set off on a memorable road trip from Zagreb in Croatia to Ankara in Turkey, crossing several borders as you make your way to the heart of Anatolia. The entire journey spans 1811 kilometres and usually takes around 18 and a half hours to drive. Throughout the trip, you’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road. Be aware that the toll systems differ; Croatia uses a per-kilometre payment system, while Turkey requires electronic HGS or OGS transponders for its motorway network. This drive provides a striking contrast, taking you from the verdant landscapes of Central Europe to the high plateaus of Turkey, making it a real adventure for any keen traveller.

1 Depart left onto Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 108 yd
2 Continue straight onto Jurišićeva ulica 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Palmotićeva ulica 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Đorđićeva ulica 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Ulica Račkoga 117 yd
6 Enter rotary slightly right onto Ulica kneza Višeslava 1 mi
7 Exit rotary right onto Ulica kneza Višeslava 1 mi
8 Enter rotary right 33 yd
9 Exit rotary straight 20 yd
10 Continue slightly right onto Trg kralja Petra Krešimira IV. 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Avenija Marina Držića 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Ulica grada Vukovara 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Ulica Vjekoslava Heinzela 1 mi

14 Turn slightly left 1 mi
15 Turn straight onto Slavonska avenija 5 mi
16 Take ramp straight 1 mi
17 Keep slightly left 2 mi
18 Keep slightly left 1 mi
19 Keep slightly left 1 mi
20 Keep slightly left 1 mi
21 Keep slightly left 1 mi
22 Merge slightly left 163 mi
23 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
24 Merge slightly left 1 mi
25 Turn right 85 yd
26 Turn left 79 yd
27 Take ramp right 1 mi
28 Merge slightly left 58 mi
29 Keep slightly left 2 mi
30 Merge slightly right onto Обилазница око Београда 19 mi
31 Keep slightly left onto Обилазница око Београда 134 mi
32 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
33 Continue straight 66 mi
34 Continue straight onto Автомагистрала Европа 1 mi
35 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
36 Merge slightly left onto Автомагистрала Европа 39 mi
37 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
38 Merge slightly left onto Околовръстен път 6 mi
39 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
40 Merge slightly left onto Автомагистрала Тракия 105 mi
41 Keep slightly right onto Автомагистрала Марица 70 mi
42 Keep slightly left onto Автомагистрала Марица 1 mi
43 Continue straight onto Kapıkule Sınır Kapısı 7 mi
44 Keep slightly left onto Avrupa Otoyolu 103 mi
45 Take exit slightly right onto Kınalı Kavşağı 1 mi
46 Keep slightly left onto Kınalı Kavşağı 2 mi
47 Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 69 mi
48 Keep slightly left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 3 mi
49 Continue straight onto Viyadük-29 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 14 mi
51 Keep slightly left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 6 mi
52 Keep slightly left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 28 mi
53 Keep slightly left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 37 mi
54 Merge slightly left onto Anadolu Otoyolu 159 mi
55 Merge slightly left onto Ankara Çevre Yolu 22 mi
56 Take exit slightly right onto Ankara Çevre Yolu Güney Kavşağı 1 mi
57 Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu 3 mi
58 Take exit slightly right onto Gölbaşı Kavşağı 1 mi
59 Turn right onto Şehit Cüneyt Kandemir Caddesi 1 mi
60 Turn left 2 mi
61 Continue straight 1 mi
62 Keep slightly right 1 mi
63 Turn left 107 yd
64 Turn right 1 mi
65 Arrive right

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The return trip from Ankara to Zagreb covers roughly the same distance, 1125 mi.

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Banchina Villaggio Pescatori
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border checkpoint Călăraşi-Chiciu
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Међународно путничко пристаниште Земун
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I. C. Brătianu
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Banchina Ammiraglio Millo
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How far is it from Zagreb to Ankara?: The distance between Zagreb and Ankara is 1125 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Zagreb to Ankara?: The drive from Zagreb to Ankara takes approximately 18 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Zagreb to Ankara?: The fastest route from Zagreb to Ankara covers 1125 mi with a driving time of approximately 18 h 30 min.
Which direction is Ankara from Zagreb?: Ankara lies roughly to the east of Zagreb.
Which roads does the route from Zagreb to Ankara follow?: The drive from Zagreb to Ankara mainly follows A3, O-7, O-4. The longest single stretch is 221 mi on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Zagreb and Ankara?: Towns on the route from Zagreb to Ankara include Belgrade, Niš, Pirot.

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