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Queue at Mayaky — Udobne

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≈2 hr 15 min
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As of 16:33 the wait at Mayaky — Udobne is ≈2 hr 15 min. 20 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 117 min to 2 hr 33 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+2)
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Forecast for next 6 hours7-day queue forecast

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead

Thu · 29.10.202629 October–4 November 2026

LIVE20 cars (~2 h 15 min)Much busier than usual

As of 16:33 there are 20 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~2 h 15 min; usually at this hour: 9 cars (much busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 29.10.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 22 cars (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 8 cars (~1 h 2 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 9, 18:00 — 22, 19:00 — 17, 20:00 — 13, 21:00 — 10, 22:00 — 816:00 — 20 cars · Actual16Predicted · 17:00 — 9 carsNow · 17:00 — 20 cars · Wait time ~2 h 15 min20Now18:00 — 22 cars · Wait time ~2 h 15 min221819:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~1 h 59 min171920:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~1 h 32 min132021:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 14 min102122:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 2 min82223:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 10 min23
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 29.10.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 22 cars (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 8 cars (~1 h 2 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 9, 18:00 — 22, 19:00 — 17, 20:00 — 13, 21:00 — 10, 22:00 — 800:00 — 2 cars · Actual0001:00 — 2 cars · Actual02:00 — 2 cars · Actual03:00 — 2 cars · Actual0304:00 — 2 cars · Actual05:00 — 2 cars · Actual06:00 — 5 cars · Actual0607:00 — 8 cars · Actual08:00 — 7 cars · Actual09:00 — 5 cars · Actual0910:00 — 9 cars · Actual11:00 — 12 cars · Actual12:00 — 14 cars · Actual1213:00 — 16 cars · Actual14:00 — 17 cars · Actual15:00 — 19 cars · Actual1516:00 — 20 cars · ActualPredicted · 17:00 — 9 carsNow · 17:00 — 20 cars · Wait time ~2 h 15 min20Now18:00 — 22 cars · Wait time ~2 h 15 min2219:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~1 h 59 min1720:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~1 h 32 min1321:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 14 min102122:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 2 min823:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 10 min
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18:0022 cars~2 h 15 minPeak load
19:0017 cars~1 h 59 min
20:0013 cars~1 h 32 min
21:0010 cars~1 h 14 minRecommended times
22:008 cars~1 h 2 minShortest queue
23:009 cars~1 h 10 minRecommended times
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Now20 cars~2 h 15 min
18:0022 cars~2 h 15 minPeak load
19:0017 cars~1 h 59 min
20:0013 cars~1 h 32 min
21:0010 cars~1 h 14 minRecommended times
22:008 cars~1 h 2 minShortest queue
23:009 cars~1 h 10 minRecommended times

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 18:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 9Cars

Today (Thu · 29.10.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 22 cars (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 8 cars (~1 h 2 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 9, 18:00 — 22, 19:00 — 17, 20:00 — 13, 21:00 — 10, 22:00 — 8

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Mayaky — Udobne (passenger cars) — updated at 16:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~120 min, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~70 min, busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~50 min, moderate load (peaks at ~70 min around 11:00).

Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 18:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Thu 29.10 — 22 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 3.11 — 2 cars (02:00) · Today (Thu · 29.10.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 22 cars (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 8 cars (~1 h 2 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 9, 18:00 — 22, 19:00 — 17, 20:00 — 13, 21:00 — 10, 22:00 — 8Thu 29.10: 22 cars22Thu 29Fri 30.10: 10 cars10Fri 30Sat 31.10: 9 cars9Sat 31Sun 1.11: 17 cars17Sun 1Mon 2.11: 16 cars16Mon 2Tue 3.11: 8 cars8Tue 3Wed 4.11: 10 cars10Wed 4

Peak load: Thu 29.10 — 22 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 3.11 — 2 cars (02:00) · Today (Thu · 29.10.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 22 cars (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 8 cars (~1 h 2 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 9, 18:00 — 22, 19:00 — 17, 20:00 — 13, 21:00 — 10, 22:00 — 8

Peak loadShortest queue
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Thu · 29.10.2026Peak load 18:00 · 22 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars
Thu 29.10: Peak load 18:00 — 22 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 2205:00 — 406:00 — 70607:00 — 708:00 — 609:00 — 50910:00 — 511:00 — 712:00 — 81213:00 — 914:00 — 915:00 — 101516:00 — 1117:00 — 918:00 — 22221819:00 — 1720:00 — 1321:00 — 102122:00 — 823:00 — 9
Fri · 30.10.2026Peak load 15:00 · 10 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars
Fri 30.10: Peak load 15:00 — 10 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 2205:00 — 406:00 — 70607:00 — 708:00 — 709:00 — 50910:00 — 511:00 — 612:00 — 71213:00 — 914:00 — 1015:00 — 10101516:00 — 1017:00 — 818:00 — 81819:00 — 1020:00 — 921:00 — 62122:00 — 523:00 — 4
Sat · 31.10.2026Peak load 14:00 · 9 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Sat 31.10: Peak load 14:00 — 9 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 2202:00 — 303:00 — 40304:00 — 405:00 — 306:00 — 40607:00 — 608:00 — 609:00 — 60910:00 — 611:00 — 712:00 — 71213:00 — 814:00 — 9915:00 — 91516:00 — 817:00 — 718:00 — 51819:00 — 520:00 — 521:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 3
Sun · 01.11.2026Peak load 02:00 · 17 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 2 cars
Sun 1.11: Peak load 02:00 — 17 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 220001:00 — 1002:00 — 171703:00 — 110304:00 — 305:00 — 406:00 — 50607:00 — 508:00 — 709:00 — 90910:00 — 911:00 — 912:00 — 81213:00 — 814:00 — 715:00 — 71516:00 — 717:00 — 618:00 — 51819:00 — 520:00 — 521:00 — 52122:00 — 323:00 — 2
Mon · 02.11.2026Peak load 01:00 · 16 cars   Shortest queue 23:00 · 2 cars
Mon 2.11: Peak load 01:00 — 16 cars; Shortest queue 23:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 100001:00 — 161602:00 — 803:00 — 20304:00 — 305:00 — 506:00 — 50607:00 — 508:00 — 409:00 — 50910:00 — 611:00 — 712:00 — 81213:00 — 814:00 — 815:00 — 81516:00 — 717:00 — 618:00 — 61819:00 — 420:00 — 421:00 — 42122:00 — 423:00 — 22
Tue · 03.11.2026Peak load 18:00 · 8 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 cars
Tue 3.11: Peak load 18:00 — 8 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 2203:00 — 20304:00 — 305:00 — 506:00 — 60607:00 — 608:00 — 509:00 — 40910:00 — 611:00 — 712:00 — 61213:00 — 714:00 — 715:00 — 61516:00 — 617:00 — 718:00 — 881819:00 — 620:00 — 421:00 — 42122:00 — 423:00 — 2
Wed · 04.11.2026Peak load 15:00 · 10 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 cars
Wed 4.11: Peak load 15:00 — 10 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 2203:00 — 20304:00 — 405:00 — 506:00 — 50607:00 — 408:00 — 409:00 — 40910:00 — 611:00 — 712:00 — 81213:00 — 915:00 — 10101516:00 — 1017:00 — 818:00 — 81819:00 — 820:00 — 621:00 — 52122:00 — 623:00 — 6

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Mayaky — Udobne — Cars, UA → MD

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Monday, 19:00–22:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Thursday, 16:00–18:00
~20 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 6 cars
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 10 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 7 cars · weekend: 7 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Mayaky — Udobne (Cars, UA → MD) (cars)
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Monday——————42—24879110203102125—
Tuesday—————228587881411649817—81—
Wednesday—11———31046078211139571045—22
Thursday—————469871010201369202051034416
Friday7————81061114171211107207816476—
Saturday80———32235168610125395117714—
Sunday—————442910185101779126525———

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 6 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Thursday: on average 10 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 19:00 and 22:00.
  • Peak load is on Thursday between 16:00 and 18:00 (up to 20 cars).

Calculated from 950 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Mayaky — Udobne (Cars, UA → MD) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (6 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Mayaky — Udobne (Cars, UA → MD)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 19:00 and 22:00. The worst time is Thursday between 16:00 and 18:00.

Data updated: 29.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv

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Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Mayaky — Udobne - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 28.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Mayaky — Udobne - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 20 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 28.10.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 28.10.2026 — 20 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 5 to 20 cars. The lowest point was observed at 17:00 28.10.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 28.10.2026 — 20 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 10 cars. The lowest point was observed at 20:00 28.10.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 28.10.2026 — 10 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 28.10.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 28.10.2026 — 3 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Mayaky — Udobne - passenger car checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 6:00 and 20:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.

Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Mayaky — Udobne - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Mayaky — Udobne By car

Best days: Monday–Tuesday (14 cars, ~1.7-2.7 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (217111 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon140%~1.7-2.7 hrs
🟢 Tue330%~3.6-4.6 hrs
🟢 Wed4340%~24-25 hrs
🟢 Thu960%~9.9-10.9 hrs
🟢 Fri1230%~12.6-13.6 hrs
🟢 Sat350%~3.8-4.8 hrs
🔴 Sun217111100%~24-25 hrs

Peak time: Thursday 17:00 - 19:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Mayaky — Udobne by car?

Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (14 cars, ~1.7-2.7 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Mayaky — Udobne?

Sunday — peak load (217111 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon), 3-5 hrs (Tue, Sat), 9-11 hrs (Thu), 12-14 hrs (Fri), 24-25 hrs (Wed, Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Mayaky — Udobne today

22:00↓61%−61%
23:00↓55%−55%
21:00↓51%−51%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 16:33, at Mayaky — Udobne checkpoint there are 20 cars waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Mayaky — Udobne?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 35 min (~35 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 5 hours 4 minutes ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Mayaky — Udobne?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 19 hours 18 minutes ago

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Live Cameras

Live Webcam Mayaky — Udobne in real time

In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Mayaky — Udobne.

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During martial law in Ukraine, cameras are not available to the public.

Heavy traffic

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Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.

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Mayaky — Udobne: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Mayaky — Udobne happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control.

During shift change, processing of of cars at Mayaky — Udobne typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status.

The neighboring Moldova checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).

Mayaky — Udobne: what this crossing is

Cars, minibuses and scheduled buses are accepted without restrictions. Trucks of all categories pass with no weight limits; advance electronic queue registration is mandatory for heavy goods vehicles. Pedestrian and bicycle crossing is permitted, with a dedicated walkway and cycle passage.

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If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it

  • Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
  • Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
  • Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
  • Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
  • Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
  • Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.

How we calculate the wait time

Every figure on this page — the hero, today’s chart, the 7-day forecast and the source comparison — comes from one model, so they never contradict each other.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The DPSU reports the number of vehicles it sees on its side, eCherha counts only registered trucks and buses, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

How the model works

  1. Base wait = vehicles in the queue × the average processing time per vehicle at this crossing (learned from the last weeks of history).
  2. The base wait is then adjusted for the lane mode, the weather and the current processing speed, with a correction around border-guard shift changes.
  3. The next-hours and 7-day forecasts use the same model on the typical profile of this weekday.

The best time is the hour with the lowest forecast queue from now until the end of the day; hours with known counter glitches are excluded.

The update time is shown in the hero. When no new data arrives for several hours, the page marks it as outdated and offers a refresh.

ℹ️ How is the forecast calculated? ▼
Data source:

Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation.

Factors considered:

The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week.

Limitations:

Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks).

Improvements:

Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources.

Data sources

Official sources: eQueue (eCherha), Moldovan Border Police, Moldovan Customs Service

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

At a glance

  • As of 16:33 the wait at Mayaky — Udobne is ≈2 hr 15 min. 20 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 117 min to 2 hr 33 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 9 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Monday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.