Day trip from Craiova to Ploieşti
Ploieşti lies 189 km (117 mi) north-east of Craiova, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 189 km (117 mi) apart, Ploieşti is a realistic day trip from Craiova: about 3 h 4 min each way by road.
| Craiova | Ploieşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Romania |
| Population | 234,140 | 180,540 |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 200008–200820 | 100001–100585 |
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Common questions
How far is Ploieşti from Craiova?
189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Craiova; by road roughly 231 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Craiova to Ploieşti by road?
About 3 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Craiova and Ploieşti?
No, both are on Europe/Bucharest at the moment.
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.