How far is Ankara, 68 from Istanbul, 34?
The driving distance from Ankara, 68 to Istanbul, 34 is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.7 miles (352 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM +03.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankara and Istanbul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankara and Istanbul.
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1
Start on Atatürk Bulvarı
1.2 mi · 2 min · Atatürk Bulvarı
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2
Turn left onto İstiklal Caddesi
820 ft · 21 sec · İstiklal Caddesi
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3
Keep slight left to continue on İstiklal Caddesi
700 ft · 12 sec · İstiklal Caddesi
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Continue on İstanbul Caddesi
1.1 mi · 2 min · İstanbul Caddesi
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5
Continue on Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bulvarı
17.7 mi · 22 min · Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bulvarı
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6
Take the exit slight right toward Uzay ve Havacılık İhtisas OSB, Mürted Hava Meydan Komutanlığı
1163 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
1258 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
3014 ft · 1 min · Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
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9
Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
151.3 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Anadolu Otoyolu
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Keep slight right to continue on Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
63.4 mi · 58 min · Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
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Keep slight left to continue on Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
5 mi · 4 min · Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
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Keep slight left to continue on Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
9 mi · 9 min · Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
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Take the exit slight right toward Mecidiye Kavşağı
1.8 mi · 5 min · Mecidiye Kavşağı
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Keep slight right to continue on Mecidiye 1 Kavşağı
1612 ft · 39 sec · Mecidiye 1 Kavşağı
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Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
8.4 mi · 8 min · Anadolu Otoyolu
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Take the exit slight right toward İMES Köprülü Kavşağı
1350 ft · 14 sec · İMES Köprülü Kavşağı
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Keep slight left to continue on İMES Köprülü Kavşağı
1085 ft · 11 sec · İMES Köprülü Kavşağı
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Keep slight left to continue on İMES Köprülü Kavşağı
1560 ft · 16 sec · İMES Köprülü Kavşağı
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Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
1.5 km · 52 sec · Anadolu Otoyolu
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Continue on O-1-O-2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
1.6 mi · 1 min · O-1-O-2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
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Continue on Rıdvan Dedeoğlu Viyadüğü
1453 ft · 19 sec · Rıdvan Dedeoğlu Viyadüğü
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Continue on O1-O2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
1 km · 43 sec · O1-O2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
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Continue on O-1-O-2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
1.3 mi · 1 min · O-1-O-2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
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Take the exit slight right toward Çamlıca Kavşağı
3279 ft · 1 min · Çamlıca Kavşağı
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Keep slight left to continue on Çamlıca Kavşağı
1009 ft · 28 sec · Çamlıca Kavşağı
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Merge slight left onto 1. Çevre Yolu
1177 ft · 18 sec · 1. Çevre Yolu
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Take the exit slight right toward Uzunçayır Köprülü Kavşağı
990 ft · 27 sec · Uzunçayır Köprülü Kavşağı
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Keep slight left to continue on Uzunçayır Köprülü Kavşağı
2225 ft · 1 min · Uzunçayır Köprülü Kavşağı
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Merge slight left onto Eski D-100 Karayolu
1.3 km · 1 min · Eski D-100 Karayolu
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Keep slight right
677 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Avrasya Tüneli
3.8 mi · 6 min · Avrasya Tüneli
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Take the exit slight right
661 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Caddesi
1186 ft · 20 sec · Kennedy Caddesi
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Turn slight right onto Aksaray, Fatih, Taksim, Marmaray
777 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Gazi Mustafa Kemalpaşa Caddesi
1434 ft · 28 sec · Gazi Mustafa Kemalpaşa Caddesi
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Turn slight right onto Bayrampaşa, Otogar, Çevreyolu, Topkapı
129 m · 19 sec
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Continue on Bayrampaşa, Otogar, Çevreyolu, Topkapı
112 m · 19 sec
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Continue on Turgut Özal Millet Caddesi
123 m · 18 sec · Turgut Özal Millet Caddesi
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Turn slight right onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
1097 ft · 50 sec · Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
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Turn slight right
94 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Sofular Caddesi
151 m · 15 sec · Sofular Caddesi
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Turn right onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
95 m · 14 sec · Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankara and Istanbul.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Anadolu Otoyolu
Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
151 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Forecast cards are syncing for this route.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankara to Istanbul?
The road trip is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Düzce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Ankara and 146.8 miles from Istanbul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.7 miles (352 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM +03. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM +03.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.51 one way or $99.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankara and Istanbul. Straight-line distance: 218.7 mi (351.96 km).
End: Molla Hüsrev Caddesi (28.94959, 41.01366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $49.51 | $99.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $53.38 | $106.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $55.66 | $111.32 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $63.66 | $127.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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