Driving from Bălţi to Iaşi
Iaşi lies 71 km (44 mi) south of Bălţi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 86 km (54 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bălţi | Iaşi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Moldova | Romania |
| Population | 125,000 | 378,954 |
| Elevation | 110 m (361 ft) | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | MD-3100 | 507184–700951 |
What changes when you arrive in Iaşi
Crossing from Moldova into Romania: money changes from the Leu to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from Bălţi to Iaşi
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Iaşi
Live rooms and prices for Iaşi are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Iaşi
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Iaşi from Bălţi?
71 km (44 mi) in a straight line, south of Bălţi; by road roughly 86 km (54 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bălţi to Iaşi by car?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bălţi and Iaşi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Iaşi?
The Leu (RON).
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.