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Naples to Amalfi drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 1 hr 1 min
- Distance
- 61 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €8
- Tolls (est.)
- €3
The Naples to Amalfi drive
The drive from Naples to Amalfi covers 38 miles (61 km) and takes about 1 hr 1 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
About 47% of it is on the SR366, and most of the rest on the A3 and the SS145. You pass Castellammare di Stabia on the way.
There's real climbing in this one: the road gets up to roughly 736 m near Amalfi, with something like 861 m of ascent over the whole drive. The Amalfi Coast Road (SS163 Nastro Azzurro) is 0 km off the route if you have time for a detour.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €8 one-way plus roughly €3 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
At 38 miles this is longer than 1% of the 144 routes covered here, short enough to fold into a bigger itinerary without losing a day.
The road, kilometre by kilometre
Towns within a few kilometres of the fastest route, with the time it takes to reach them without stopping.
- StartNaples
- 30 kmCastellammare di Stabia30 min in
- 61 kmAmalfi
How high it goes
Roads you'll be on
- SR36629 km · 47%
- A320 km · 32%
- SS1456 km · 9%
Famous roads on or near the drive
From the 500-plus passes and driving roads drivers collect in the Plan Your Road Trips app. None are on the fastest route, but these are close enough for a detour.
Best stops between Naples and Amalfi
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Natural Wonders
Faraglioni of Capri
Three iconic sea stacks rising from the azure waters off Capri's southeastern coast, symbols of the island.
Landmarks
Blue Grotto
Enchanting sea cave on the island of Capri where sunlight creates an ethereal electric-blue glow in the water.
What you need for this drive
Rules for each country on the route, in the order you meet them.
Italy
- Motorway
- 130 km/h · 50 in town
- Tolls
- Autostrade
- Must carry
- warning triangle, hi-vis vest
- Winter tyres
- 15 November - 15 April
Low-emission zones: ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato).
Checked against national road authorities and the ECB reference rates. Rules change — confirm before you travel.
Famous drives in Italy
Legendary routes you could bolt onto this trip, with real distances and stop counts.
Naples to Amalfi FAQs
How long is the drive from Naples to Amalfi?
Driving from Naples to Amalfi takes about 1 hr 1 min nonstop, covering 38 miles (61 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Naples to Amalfi?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €8 one-way. Expect around €3 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Naples to Amalfi in one day?
Yes, at about 1 hr 1 min of driving, Naples to Amalfi is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
Which roads do you take from Naples to Amalfi?
The fastest route uses the SR366 (about 29 km), the A3 (about 20 km), the SS145 (about 6 km). It passes Castellammare di Stabia.
What other drives can I plan on Plan Your Road Trips?
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