Driving from Warsaw to Petrozavodsk
Petrozavodsk lies 1,329 km (826 mi) north-east of Warsaw, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 1,621 km (1,008 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Warsaw | Petrozavodsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Russia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 279,190 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
Clocks in Petrozavodsk are 1 h ahead of Warsaw right now, so a 20 h 16 min journey lands 21 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Petrozavodsk
Crossing from Poland into Russia: money changes from the Zloty to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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Staying in Petrozavodsk
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Common questions
How far is Petrozavodsk from Warsaw?
1,329 km (826 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Warsaw; by road roughly 1,621 km (1,008 mi).
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Petrozavodsk by car?
About 20 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw and Petrozavodsk?
Petrozavodsk is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Warsaw).
What currency do I need in Petrozavodsk?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.