Driving from Ankara to Novi Sad
Novi Sad lies 1,217 km (756 mi) north-west of Ankara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 34 min without stops, over roughly 1,485 km (923 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ankara | Novi Sad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Serbia |
| Population | 3.5 million | 215,400 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
Clocks in Novi Sad are 1 h behind Ankara right now, so a 18 h 34 min journey lands only 17 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Novi Sad
Crossing from Turkey into Serbia: money changes from the Lira to the Dinar (RSD); the dialling code becomes +381; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Where to book car hire from Ankara to Novi Sad
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Staying in Novi Sad
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Common questions
How far is Novi Sad from Ankara?
1,217 km (756 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara; by road roughly 1,485 km (923 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Novi Sad by car?
About 18 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Novi Sad?
Novi Sad is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Belgrade against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Novi Sad?
The Dinar (RSD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.