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.

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.

Dubrovnik, on the Split to Dubrovnik drive

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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