Landmarks
Počitelj
A stunning medieval and Ottoman fortified village cascading down a hillside above the Neretva River with a distinctive silo-shaped tower.
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Split to Dubrovnik drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 3 hr 21 min
- Distance
- 235 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €13
- Tolls (est.)
- €6
The Split to Dubrovnik drive
The drive from Split to Dubrovnik covers 146 miles (235 km) and takes about 3 hr 21 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €13 one-way plus roughly €6 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
At 146 miles this is longer than 31% of the 144 routes covered here. Even in a single day it crosses 2 countries, so keep documents where you can reach them.
Best stops between Split and Dubrovnik
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Beaches
Makarska
A lively coastal resort town set beneath the dramatic Biokovo mountain backdrop with a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor and pebble beaches.
National Parks
Mljet National Park
A lush green island paradise with saltwater lakes, a Benedictine monastery on an islet, and pristine Mediterranean forests.
Landmarks
Walls of Ston
The 'European Great Wall': 5km of medieval defensive ramparts above salt pans and famed oyster beds.
Famous Roads
Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure
Croatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
Scenic Viewpoints
Vidova Gora
At 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
Landmarks
Korčula
A walled medieval island town claimed as the birthplace of Marco Polo, with a fishbone street pattern and dense Venetian architecture.
Waterfalls
Kravice Waterfalls
A stunning 25-meter-high tufa waterfall on the Trebižat River, often called Bosnia's little Niagara.
Famous Bridges
Pelješac Bridge
A sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
What you need for this drive
Rules for each country on the route, in the order you meet them.
Croatia
- Motorway
- 130 km/h · 50 in town
- Tolls
- Cestarina (HAC - Hrvatske autoceste)
- Must carry
- warning triangle, hi-vis vest, first-aid kit, spare bulbs
- Winter tyres
- 15 November - 15 April
Checked against national road authorities and the ECB reference rates. Rules change — confirm before you travel.
Split to Dubrovnik FAQs
How long is the drive from Split to Dubrovnik?
Driving from Split to Dubrovnik takes about 3 hr 21 min nonstop, covering 146 miles (235 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Split to Dubrovnik?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €13 one-way. Expect around €6 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Split to Dubrovnik in one day?
Yes, at about 3 hr 21 min of driving, Split to Dubrovnik is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
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What are the best stops between Split and Dubrovnik?
Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include Počitelj, Makarska, Mljet National Park: see the full list of 9 stops on this page.
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