Croatia · road trip
Split to Dubrovnik by car: where to stop on the way
≈ 235 km / 146 mi · ~3 h driving · 4 stops
Split to Dubrovnik is ≈ 235 km (146 miles), about 3 hours of driving direct. The best places to stop on the way: Makarska and Ston — with them it makes a relaxed 3-day road trip.
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Three hours down the Dalmatian coast — the Makarska Riviera's beaches below the mountains, the walls and oysters of Ston, and then Dubrovnik's old town.
Where to stop between Split and Dubrovnik
- 1
Split
Leave Diocletian's Palace and follow the coast road south.
- 2
Makarska
A long pebble beach under the Biokovo mountain — the Skywalk is a winding drive up.
- 3
Ston
Europe's longest defensive walls climbing the hill, salt pans, and oysters from Mali Ston bay.
- 4
Dubrovnik
Walk the city walls early, before the heat and the cruise crowds.
Good to know
The fastest road crosses Bosnia and Herzegovina's short Neum corridor — two border checks, so keep passports handy; the Pelješac Bridge (open since 2022) keeps you in Croatia instead. Dubrovnik's old town is car-free and parking near it is expensive — leave the car at your accommodation.
Split to Dubrovnik — FAQ
- Where should I stop between Split and Dubrovnik?
- The best stops are Makarska and Ston. Any of them makes a good break on the drive. Open the drive on the map to see each stop and the drive time between them.
- How far is Dubrovnik from Split?
- Split to Dubrovnik is about 235 km (146 miles) by road.
- How long does it take to drive from Split to Dubrovnik?
- Roughly 3 hours of driving direct, before any stops.
- Is Split to Dubrovnik a good road trip?
- Yes — with the stops above it makes a 3-day trip. Stopful maps the whole route, drive times, where to stay, and what the trip will cost before you book.
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