How far is it from Acireale to Messina?

The distance between Acireale and Messina is 106 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Acireale to Messina?

The drive from Acireale to Messina takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Acireale to Messina?

The fastest route from Acireale to Messina covers 106 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Messina from Acireale?

Messina lies roughly to the north of Acireale.

Which roads does the route from Acireale to Messina follow?

The drive from Acireale to Messina mainly follows A18.

Which towns do you pass between Acireale and Messina?

Towns on the route from Acireale to Messina include Catania, Reggio di Calabria.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Acireale and Messina?

Along the route from Acireale to Messina you can fill up at Enilive (24/7), F.P. Carburanti (24/7), Petrol Company (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Acireale and Messina?

Along the route from Acireale to Messina you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping Int'l Almoetia, Area Attrezzata Camper Park Ionio.

Where can I stop to rest between Acireale and Messina?

On the route from Acireale to Messina you can take a break at Zirmelli Est, Area di parcheggio Roccalumera Ovest, Area di parcheggio Liuzzo.

Acireale Messina

Distance: 106 kmDrive time: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Acireale to Messina takes about 1 h 30 min via A18. The distance is 106 km. The straight-line distance is 67 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Messina. Driving directions

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Driving directions41 · 106 km

1 Depart 152 m
2 Turn slightly left onto Via Currò 273 m
3 Turn left onto Via Paolo Vasta 317 m
4 Turn right onto Via Giovanni Verga 213 m
5 Keep slightly right onto Via Giovanni Verga 287 m
6 Turn left onto Corso Italia 678 m
7 Turn left onto Viale Cristoforo Colombo 420 m
8 Enter roundabout straight onto Viale Cristoforo Colombo 36 m
9 Exit roundabout straight onto Viale Cristoforo Colombo 432 m
10 Take ramp straight 259 m
11 Keep slightly left 168 m
12 Keep slightly right 461 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Messina-Catania 60 km

14 Continue straight onto Galleria Piano Cutiri 2 km
15 Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Catania 3 km
16 Continue straight onto Galleria Santa Chiara 229 m
17 Continue straight onto Galleria Schiavo 206 m
18 Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Catania 5 km
19 Take exit slightly left 143 m
20 Merge slightly right onto Autostrada Messina-Catania 670 m
21 Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Palermo 6 km
22 Continue straight onto Viadotto Bordonaro 518 m
23 Continue straight onto Galleria Bordonaro 254 m
24 Continue straight onto Viadotto Calorende 233 m
25 Continue straight onto Galleria Perara 400 m
26 Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Palermo 390 m
27 Continue straight onto Viadotto Camaro 368 m
28 Continue straight onto Galleria Spadalara 426 m
29 Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Palermo 2 km
30 Continue straight onto Viadotto San Corrado II 152 m
31 Continue straight onto Galleria Scoppo 411 m
32 Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Palermo 11 km
33 Take exit slightly right 347 m
34 Turn right 40 m
35 Turn left 3 km
36 Continue straight onto Via Nazionale 339 m
37 Turn straight 102 m
38 Continue left onto Strada Provinciale 54 di Sant'Andrea di Rometta 787 m
39 Turn right onto Strada Provinciale 54 bis di Filari 8 km
40 Turn slightly right onto Via Scalone 202 m
41 Arrive right onto Via Scalone

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The return trip from Messina to Acireale covers roughly the same distance, 106 km.

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How far is it from Acireale to Messina?: The distance between Acireale and Messina is 106 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Acireale to Messina?: The drive from Acireale to Messina takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Acireale to Messina?: The fastest route from Acireale to Messina covers 106 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Messina from Acireale?: Messina lies roughly to the north of Acireale.
Which roads does the route from Acireale to Messina follow?: The drive from Acireale to Messina mainly follows A18.
Which towns do you pass between Acireale and Messina?: Towns on the route from Acireale to Messina include Catania, Reggio di Calabria.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Acireale and Messina?: Along the route from Acireale to Messina you can fill up at Enilive (24/7), F.P. Carburanti (24/7), Petrol Company (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Acireale and Messina?: Along the route from Acireale to Messina you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping Int'l Almoetia, Area Attrezzata Camper Park Ionio.
Where can I stop to rest between Acireale and Messina?: On the route from Acireale to Messina you can take a break at Zirmelli Est, Area di parcheggio Roccalumera Ovest, Area di parcheggio Liuzzo.

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