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Leaving for Latvia or Poland: how to plan your route with InCaseMap

If you ever had to leave, it is better to decide now than in a queue at the border. The InCaseMap map shows everything you need on the road in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland: border crossings, fuel, rest stops and help.

Prepared by the InCaseMap team Updated

In short: plan your route to Latvia or Poland in advance: pick two border crossings (there are 45 on the map; blue ones lead to Latvia and Poland), mark petrol stations, rest areas on Polish motorways and the Lithuanian embassy or consulate in the country you are heading to. Check ATMs — Poland uses the złoty — write down local radio frequencies and open the places along your route on the map in advance so they stay available offline.
A car on a motorway heading to a border crossing, with a route map showing fuel and rest stop pins

1. Choose a border crossing

The InCaseMap map has 45 border crossings: 20 in Lithuania, 6 in Latvia and 19 in Poland. The colour shows their status: blue — to Latvia and Poland, orange — open crossings to Belarus and Kaliningrad, red — closed.

  • Pick two crossings — in case one has a queue or is closed.
  • Before you set off, check the public cameras at the border and the “Road disruptions” layer.
  • Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland are in the Schengen area, but carry a passport or ID card for every member of the family, children included.

Which crossings are open — border crossings.

2. Fuel and rest on the road

  • Petrol stations: 773 in Lithuania, 583 in Latvia and 8,393 in Poland. Leave with a full tank — in a crisis there are queues at petrol stations.
  • The map shows 416 rest areas along Polish motorways with toilets, fuel, a café or overnight stay.
  • Plan a stop every 2–3 hours, especially with children or pets.

3. Help abroad

  • Lithuanian embassy and consulates: 1 in Latvia and 12 in Poland — if you lose your passport or get into trouble.
  • Hospitals: 108 in Latvia and 1,043 in Poland; pharmacies: 927 and 12,739.
  • The emergency number across the EU is 112.

4. Money and staying informed

  • Poland uses the złoty, Latvia the euro. ATMs on the map: 858 in Latvia and 9,585 in Poland. Carry some cash too.
  • Write down public radio frequencies along the route: LRT radio, Latvijas Radio 1 and Polskie Radio Jedynka — the “Public radio” layer.
  • Before the trip, open InCaseMap once while online: every place stays on your phone and works offline.

5. Agree as a family

  • Mark a family meeting point abroad too — in case you travel in several cars or get separated.
  • In the family group everyone sees each other’s “I’m safe” or “I need help” status.
  • With a pet you need a microchip, an EU pet passport and a rabies vaccination — pets in an emergency.

The full plan for leaving — leaving safely.

Frequently asked questions

How many border crossings are on the InCaseMap map?

45: 20 in Lithuania, 6 in Latvia and 19 in Poland. Blue ones lead to Latvia and Poland, orange ones are open crossings to Belarus and Kaliningrad, red ones are closed.

Where can I find a Lithuanian embassy or consulate in Poland?

The InCaseMap map shows 12 Lithuanian missions in Poland and 1 in Latvia. Contact them if you lose your passport or get into trouble.

What do I need to drive to Poland?

A passport or ID card for every passenger, a full tank, some złoty or a payment card and a border crossing chosen in advance. With a pet — an EU pet passport.

Will the InCaseMap map work offline in Poland?

Yes: every place is saved on your phone, so the map works even when the connection drops.

Where can I rest when driving through Poland?

The InCaseMap map shows 416 rest areas along Polish motorways with toilets, fuel, a café or overnight stay.

Sources

This text summarises official guidance and does not replace instructions from the authorities. During an emergency, follow announcements from LRT and the authorities.

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