Driving from Arad to Novi Sad
Novi Sad lies 155 km (96 mi) south-west of Arad, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 189 km (117 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Arad | Novi Sad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Serbia |
| Population | 169,065 | 215,400 |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
| Postal codes | 310001–310508 | 21102 |
Clocks in Novi Sad are 1 h behind Arad right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Novi Sad
Crossing from Romania into Serbia: money changes from the Leu 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 Arad to Novi Sad
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Staying in Novi Sad
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Common questions
How far is Novi Sad from Arad?
155 km (96 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Arad; by road roughly 189 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arad to Novi Sad by car?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arad and Novi Sad?
Novi Sad is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Belgrade against Europe/Bucharest).
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.