Špiljani – Dračenovac border queue today
As of 20:24 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Špiljani – Dračenovac” border crossing is 55 min towards Montenegro and 55 min towards Serbia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Tuesday, 11:00–13:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Montenegro): 55 min — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
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- 55 min
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- Cars
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Data updated
Key facts: Špiljani – Dračenovac
| Name on the Serbia side | Špiljani |
|---|---|
| Name on the Montenegro side | Dračenovac |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 42.91042° N, 20.33879° E |
| Queue towards Montenegro now | 55 min |
| Queue towards Serbia now | 55 min |
About Špiljani – Dračenovac
On the eastern edge of the Serbia–Montenegro border, in the Sandžak region, the road from Novi Pazar and Tutin crosses at Špiljani – Dračenovac into Montenegro's Rožaje, and continues via Berane towards Podgorica. It is the eastern way into Montenegro, a sensible option for drivers crossing Serbia along the Ibar valley via Kraljevo and Novi Pazar. The crossing handles cars in both directions.
Sixty days of data show that entering Montenegro typically takes around three quarters of an hour here – shortest from Tuesday to Thursday, longest on Saturday and Sunday, with a distinct Monday peak at 9:00. Mornings and afternoons are similar, night is the shortest. Heading into Serbia takes a little longer, close to an hour, with a marked Sunday-afternoon peak (15:00–18:00) and longer queues on Friday; Tuesday is the shortest day and night the shortest time of day.
Among the three published Serbia–Montenegro crossings Špiljani is in the middle: quicker than Gostun – Dobrakovo, slower than Jabuka – Ranče. When entering Montenegro, aim for a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, or for the night, and on the way back avoid Sunday afternoon. If your route and destination allow, Jabuka – Ranče cuts the wait to about 20–25 minutes, but it lies much further west.
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When is the queue at Špiljani – Dračenovac shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (2478 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Montenegro · Cars
| Calmest day | Monday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Monday |
| Best time to set off | Tuesday, 11:00–13:00 (~52 min) |
| Time to avoid | Sunday, 22:00–00:00 (~55 min) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 55 min |
| Tuesday | 55 min |
| Wednesday | 55 min |
| Thursday | 55 min |
| Friday | 55 min |
| Saturday | 55 min |
| Sunday | 55 min |
What the last 60 days of data show: Špiljani – Dračenovac
Weekdays and weekends look alike at Špiljani – Dračenovac: typically around 55 min.
It is rarely empty: only 0% of hours without a queue, around 55 min at the worst typical moment.
There is little difference between direction Montenegro and Serbia: typically around 55 min.
It is the slowest of the 3 crossings on this stretch: Serbia–Montenegro border (Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Špiljani – Dračenovac
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Parking and rest areas near Špiljani – Dračenovac
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 1 in our database.
Closest places to stop
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Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Špiljani – Dračenovac
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Špiljani – Dračenovac from the 5 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podgorica capital | 145 km | 2h 20min | — | 15 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | hard |
| Nikšić | 193 km | 3h 9min | — | 15 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | hard |
| Niš | 207 km | 3h 28min | — | no charge | — | hard |
| Belgrade capital | 315 km | 4h 10min | — | no charge | — | easy |
| Novi Sad | 378 km | 4h 37min | — | 26 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | easy |
Calculated for a car at 7,0 L/100 km, petrol 95 at the country average on the day of calculation. Substitute your own consumption — the whole formula is here.
A road charge is counted only where the route actually uses a toll road. A vignette is always counted, because in many countries it is required on ordinary roads too.
Where a drive uses a toll motorway, the barrier toll for that section is included in the figure, at the price the road operator publishes for it. A vignette is a flat national price.
Routes calculated 01.11.2026
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When is the queue at Špiljani – Dračenovac shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Monday and the busiest Monday. The queue is usually shortest on Tuesday, 11:00–13:00 and longest on Sunday, 22:00–00:00.