Crossing North Macedonia By Car From Serbia To Tabanovce-Gevgelija-Bogorodica-Evzonoi Episode 8

Here's a comprehensive guide to traveling across North Macedonia by car, covering essential details like Green Card insurance, toll costs, travel time, diesel costs, and speed limits. Green Card Insurance: Required for driving in North Macedonia if your vehicle is registered outside the country. It serves as international proof of insurance. Cost: The cost of Green Card insurance is €50 for a short trip, 15 days, small car. Obtaining: You can buy straight away from a counter situated near the crossing border, or from an insurance company before traveling. Ensure it's valid for North Macedonia. Toll Costs Highways: North Macedonia has several tolled highways, known locally as "autopat." We paid 1 euro, 1.50 euro and 4.50 euros. Payment Methods: Tolls can be paid in cash (Macedonian denar) or by card. Some toll booths accept Euros. Costs: The tolls vary depending on the route and vehicle type. For passenger cars, typical tolls range from 40 to 180 MKD (approximately €0.65 to €4.50) per toll station. Example Routes: Skopje to Ohrid: Around 180 MKD (€3) in total for tolls. Skopje to Bitola: Around 150 MKD (€2.50) in total for tolls. Travel Time Skopje to Ohrid: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours (170 km / 105 miles). Skopje to Bitola: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours (170 km / 105 miles). Skopje to Kumanovo: About 30 minutes (40 km / 25 miles). Skopje to Kratovo: About 1.5 to 2 hours (75 km / 47 miles). Diesel Cost Current Price: Diesel prices in North Macedonia fluctuate but as of mid-2024, it’s around 75 to 85 MKD per liter (€1.20 to €1.40). Fuel Stations: Available in cities and along major highways. Less frequent in rural areas. Speed Limits Urban Areas: 50 km/h (31 mph). Open Roads: 80 km/h (50 mph). Highways: 120 km/h (75 mph). Our route: Tabanovce-Gevgelija-Bogorodica-Evzonoi