How far is it from Salerno to Taranto?

The distance between Salerno and Taranto is 160 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Salerno to Taranto?

The drive from Salerno to Taranto takes approximately 3 h 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Salerno to Taranto covers 160 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 30 min.

Taranto lies roughly to the east of Salerno.

The drive from Salerno to Taranto mainly follows A2, RA5, SS407. The longest single stretch is 63 mi on SS407.

Towns on the route from Salerno to Taranto include Battipaglia, Potenza.

Distance: 160 miDuration: 3 h 30 min

Driving from Salerno to Taranto takes about 3 h 30 min via SS407. The distance is 160 mi. The straight-line distance is 131 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Salerno, Potenza, Matera, Taranto. Driving directions

Driving directions36 · 160 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly left onto Raccordo Autostradale Scalo Sicignano - Potenza 32 mi
16 Continue straight onto Strada Statale SS7varB Variante di Potenza 2 mi
17 Continue straight onto Strada Statale 407 Basentana 63 mi
18 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
19 Merge slightly left onto Strada Statale 106 Jonica 2 mi
20 Keep slightly left onto Strada Statale 106 Jonica 26 mi
21 Continue straight onto Via Metaponto 1 mi
22 Keep slightly right onto Via Metaponto 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Via Cristoforo Colombo 1 mi
24 Continue straight 1 mi
25 Continue slightly right onto Ponte di Pietra 175 yd
26 Turn right onto Corso Vittorio Emanuele secondo 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 1 mi
28 Keep slightly left onto Piazza Municipio 59 yd
29 Continue straight onto Piazza Castello 153 yd
30 Continue straight onto Ponte di San Francesco di Paola 116 yd
31 Turn right onto Corso Due Mari 137 yd
32 Turn left onto Lungomare Vittorio Emanuele III 1 mi
33 Turn slightly left onto Via Giuseppe Mazzini 1 mi
34 Turn right onto Via Leonida 1 mi
35 Turn right onto Via Dante Alighieri 45 yd
36 Arrive onto Via Dante Alighieri

The return trip from Taranto to Salerno covers roughly the same distance, 160 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Salerno to Taranto?: The distance between Salerno and Taranto is 160 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Salerno to Taranto?: The drive from Salerno to Taranto takes approximately 3 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Salerno to Taranto?: The fastest route from Salerno to Taranto covers 160 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 30 min.
Which direction is Taranto from Salerno?: Taranto lies roughly to the east of Salerno.
Which roads does the route from Salerno to Taranto follow?: The drive from Salerno to Taranto mainly follows A2, RA5, SS407. The longest single stretch is 63 mi on SS407.
Which towns do you pass between Salerno and Taranto?: Towns on the route from Salerno to Taranto include Battipaglia, Potenza.