How far is it from Matera to Rome?

The distance between Matera and Rome is 453 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Matera to Rome?

The drive from Matera to Rome takes approximately 5 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Matera to Rome?

The fastest route from Matera to Rome covers 453 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 25 min.

Which direction is Rome from Matera?

Rome lies roughly to the north-west of Matera.

Which roads does the route from Matera to Rome follow?

The drive from Matera to Rome mainly follows A2, A30, A1. The longest single stretch is 176 km on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Matera and Rome?

Towns on the route from Matera to Rome include Potenza, Salerno, Caserta, Velletri.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Matera and Rome?

Along the route from Matera to Rome you can fill up at Eni Station (24/7), Q8 (24/7), Enilive (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 51 km, between Fiore Carburanti and IP.

Where can I stop to rest between Matera and Rome?

On the route from Matera to Rome you can take a break at Diurno, Area di Servizio Campagna ovest, Area di Servizio Italmare - Via Ficucella. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 147 km, between Diurno and Area di Servizio Campagna ovest.

Matera Rome

Distance: 453 kmDrive time: 5 h 25 min

Driving from Matera to Rome takes about 5 h 25 min via A1. The distance is 453 km. The straight-line distance is 370 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Matera, Potenza, Cava de Tirreni, Casoria, Roma. Driving directions

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Driving directions61 · 453 km

1 Depart onto Via Lucana 85 m
2 Turn right onto Via Vincenzo Cappelluti 681 m
3 Enter roundabout right onto Via Timmari 120 m
4 Exit roundabout right onto Via Timmari 144 m
5 Continue straight onto Via Giuseppe Giglio 157 m
6 Continue straight onto Via Timmari 2 km
7 Turn slightly right 55 m
8 Continue straight onto Via Timmari 701 m
9 Continue straight 130 m
10 Enter roundabout straight onto Strada Statale 655 Bradanica 47 m
11 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Statale 655 Bradanica 32 km
12 Take exit slightly right 605 m
13 Turn straight onto Strada Statale 96 bis Barese 436 m

14 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada Statale 96 bis Barese 43 m
15 Exit roundabout right onto Strada Statale 96 bis Barese 13 km
16 Continue straight onto Strada Statale 96 bis Barese 10 km
17 Turn straight 221 m
18 Keep slightly left 31 m
19 Turn left onto Strada Provinciale 123 bis 176 m
20 Continue straight onto Strada Provinciale 123 Pozzillo - Taccone 9 km
21 Keep slightly right 33 m
22 Turn straight onto Strada Provinciale ex SS 96 Barese 152 m
23 Turn slightly right 6 km
24 Turn slightly right 53 m
25 Turn straight onto Strada Provinciale ex SS 96 Barese 810 m
26 Turn slightly right onto Strada Provinciale ex SS 7 Via Appia 985 m
27 Turn left 4 km
28 Turn right 89 m
29 Merge slightly left onto Strada Statale 407 Basentana 7 km
30 Continue straight onto Strada Statale SS7varB Variante di Potenza 2 km
31 Continue straight onto Raccordo Autostradale Scalo Sicignano - Potenza 52 km
32 Keep slightly right onto Raccordo Autostradale Scalo Sicignano - Potenza 2 km
33 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada del Mediterraneo 49 km
34 Take exit slightly right onto Autostrada del Mediterraneo 10 km
35 Continue straight onto A30 Autostrada Caserta Salerno 2 km
36 Continue straight onto Autostrada A30 Caserta-Salerno 47 km
37 Continue straight onto Autostrada Caserta-Salerno 8 km
38 Keep slightly right 654 m
39 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada del Sole 176 km
40 Take exit slightly right 679 m
41 Keep slightly left 4 km
42 Merge slightly left onto Strada dei Parchi 2 km
43 Keep slightly left onto Strada dei Parchi 15 km
44 Keep slightly right 422 m
45 Merge slightly left onto Circonvallazione della Stazione Tiburtina 463 m
46 Take exit slightly right 77 m
47 Turn right onto Via Beniamino Andreatta 91 m
48 Turn right onto Via Tiburtina 551 m
49 Keep slightly right onto Piazza delle Crociate 150 m
50 Continue straight onto Via della Lega Lombarda 385 m
51 Enter rotary right onto Via Catania 51 m
52 Exit rotary right onto Via Catania 410 m
53 Continue straight onto Via Bari 268 m
54 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via Giovanni Battista Morgagni 27 m
55 Exit roundabout right onto Via Giovanni Battista Morgagni 421 m
56 Continue straight onto Viale del Policlinico 599 m
57 Turn right onto Piazzale di Porta Pia 16 m
58 Continue U-turn onto Piazzale di Porta Pia 78 m
59 Continue straight onto Via Venti Settembre 823 m
60 At end of road, turn left onto Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando 179 m
61 Arrive onto Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando

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The return trip from Rome to Matera covers roughly the same distance, 453 km.

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How far is it from Matera to Rome?: The distance between Matera and Rome is 453 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Matera to Rome?: The drive from Matera to Rome takes approximately 5 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Matera to Rome?: The fastest route from Matera to Rome covers 453 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 25 min.
Which direction is Rome from Matera?: Rome lies roughly to the north-west of Matera.
Which roads does the route from Matera to Rome follow?: The drive from Matera to Rome mainly follows A2, A30, A1. The longest single stretch is 176 km on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Matera and Rome?: Towns on the route from Matera to Rome include Potenza, Salerno, Caserta, Velletri.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Matera and Rome?: Along the route from Matera to Rome you can fill up at Eni Station (24/7), Q8 (24/7), Enilive (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 51 km, between Fiore Carburanti and IP.
Where can I stop to rest between Matera and Rome?: On the route from Matera to Rome you can take a break at Diurno, Area di Servizio Campagna ovest, Area di Servizio Italmare - Via Ficucella. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 147 km, between Diurno and Area di Servizio Campagna ovest.

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