How far is it from Rijeka to Cres?

The distance between Rijeka and Cres is 44 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rijeka to Cres?

The drive from Rijeka to Cres takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Rijeka to Cres?

The fastest route from Rijeka to Cres covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Cres from Rijeka?

Cres lies roughly to the south of Rijeka.

Which towns do you pass between Rijeka and Cres?

Towns on the route from Rijeka to Cres include Bakar, Crikvenica, Polje, Krk.

Rijeka Cres

Distance: 44 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Rijeka to Cres takes about 1 h 40 min via D102. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rijeka, Kraljevica, Krk, Cres. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 44 mi

1 Depart right onto Adamićeva ulica 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Zadarska ulica 65 yd
3 Turn left onto Riva 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Ulica Ivana Zajca 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Ulica Hinka Bačića 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Ulica Vjekoslava Kneževića 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Brajdica 2 mi
8 Keep slightly right 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Draga 4 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 9 mi
11 Turn slightly right 84 yd
12 Turn slightly right 4 mi
13 Enter roundabout right 49 yd

14 Exit roundabout right 7 mi
15 Enter roundabout right 50 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly right 48 yd
18 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
19 Turn slightly right 106 yd
20 Continue slightly right 7 mi
21 Turn straight onto Valbiska (Krk) - Merag (Cres) 5 mi
22 Continue straight 50 yd
23 Turn sharp left 43 yd
24 Continue straight 7 mi
25 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
26 Enter roundabout right 44 yd
27 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
28 Turn right 100 yd
29 Turn straight onto Šetalište 20. travnja 1 mi
30 Continue right onto Šetalište 20. travnja 1 mi
31 Turn left onto Turion 86 yd
32 Arrive straight onto Turion

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The return trip from Cres to Rijeka covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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How far is it from Rijeka to Cres?: The distance between Rijeka and Cres is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rijeka to Cres?: The drive from Rijeka to Cres takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Rijeka to Cres?: The fastest route from Rijeka to Cres covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Cres from Rijeka?: Cres lies roughly to the south of Rijeka.
Which towns do you pass between Rijeka and Cres?: Towns on the route from Rijeka to Cres include Bakar, Crikvenica, Polje, Krk.

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