Amalfi Coast Drive
30 miles of stomach-churning sea-cliff hairpins, lemon groves, and pastel villages
- Distance
- 42 mi
- 68 km
- Driving
- 1 hr 24 min
- excl. stops
- Suggested
- 3 days
- balanced split
- Stops
- 5
- curated
Distance and driving time are measured along the mapped route through the 5 stops listed below. Officially signed versions of famous routes often quote a longer figure, since they include promoted detours this line doesn't take.
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Day by day
Distances are measured along the actual road geometry, not straight-line. Drive times exclude stops, traffic and ferry waits.
Before you go
Best time to drive it
April to June, or September to October
Shoulder season. Warm enough to enjoy, and you avoid both the August heat and the worst of the coastal traffic.
Indicative costs
- Fuel (40 mpg petrol)€9
- Tolls€4
Tolls assume ~65% of the distance on tolled road. Fuel prices move constantly: treat these as a range, not a quote.
Driving rules
Emission zones, mandatory equipment and licence requirements change country by country, and in 2026 several of them changed mid-year.
Driving in ItalyEvery stop on the Amalfi Coast Drive
- 1Sorrento
- 2Positano
- 3Amalfi
- 4Ravello
- 5Salerno
Worth a detour
Curated places within 25 km of the road.
Spiaggia Grande di Positano
beachA picturesque Amalfi Coast beach beneath the pastel-coloured cliffside village of Positano.
Amalfi Coast Protected Area
national parkA UNESCO-listed stretch of dramatic Mediterranean coastline with terraced lemon groves and pastel villages.
Herculaneum
ancient ruinsAn ancient Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius alongside Pompeii, uniquely preserved with intact wooden structures, mosaics, and multi-story buildings.
Faraglioni of Capri
natural wonderThree iconic sea stacks rising from the azure waters off Capri's southeastern coast, symbols of the island.
Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)
famous roadA breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
Bar Internazionale Positano
cafeA clifftop bar on the Amalfi Coast road where travelers pause to take in one of the world's most spectacular coastal driving views with an espresso.
Amalfi Coast Road (SS163)
coastal driveStunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
Pompeii
landmarkAncient Roman city preserved in volcanic ash after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Blue Grotto
landmarkEnchanting sea cave on the island of Capri where sunlight creates an ethereal electric-blue glow in the water.
Positano
landmarkA picturesque cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast with pastel-colored houses cascading down to the sea.
Amalfi
landmarkThe historic heart of the Amalfi Coast featuring a magnificent Arab-Norman cathedral and medieval maritime heritage.
Ravello
scenic viewpointA hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.
Common questions about the Amalfi Coast Drive
How long does the Amalfi Coast Drive take?
The driving itself is about 1 hr 24 min across 42 miles (68 km). Most people spread it over 3 days: the day-by-day breakdown on this page splits it into balanced stretches rather than equal ones, so no single day is all driving.
How many miles is the Amalfi Coast Drive?
42 miles, or 68 km, measured along the actual road rather than straight-line between towns.
When is the best time to drive the Amalfi Coast Drive?
April to June, or September to October. Shoulder season. Warm enough to enjoy, and you avoid both the August heat and the worst of the coastal traffic.
What does the Amalfi Coast Drive cost in fuel?
Roughly €9 in fuel for a petrol car averaging 40 mpg, plus about €4 in tolls. Indicative only: fuel prices move.
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