Cliff towns & Tyrrhenian blue
This is leg 2 of 3.
Travel leg · Amalfi Coast Escape
Positano to Amalfi
Positano and Amalfi sit about 10 km (6.2 mi) apart in a straight line, with Amalfi to the east. It is leg 2 of 3 on our Amalfi Coast Escape itinerary, a 6-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 10 km · 6.2 mi
- Est. road distance
- 12–14 km
- Est. drive time
- 15–35 min
- Direction
- Heading east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 25–45 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Amalfi Coast Escape itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 12–14 km (7.4–8.7 mi) of road and 15–35 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
The coast road is narrow and winding, so most travelers rely on buses, ferries and taxis rather than driving. Ferries between towns are scenic and run mostly in the warm months. Ravello sits uphill from Amalfi and is reached by a short bus or taxi ride.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Amalfi
Spend a day on the town and a morning hiking the valley; it is the coast's ferry and bus hub.
Duomo di Amalfi
Striped Arab-Norman cathedral atop a grand staircase, with the Cloister of Paradise next door.
Pasticceria Pansa
Café-pastry shop on Piazza Duomo since 1830, known for candied lemon peel and delizia al limone.
Valle delle Ferriere
Shaded trail past ruined ironworks and paper mills to waterfalls above Amalfi.
Da Gemma
Family restaurant since 1872 with a terrace above the main street and classic seafood dishes.
Antichi Sapori d'Amalfi
Small limoncello producer on the main street; taste before buying.
Museo della Carta
Working medieval paper mill with demonstrations of Amalfi's handmade bambagina paper.
Before you leave Positano
Spend a full day for the beaches and stairs, plus a morning for the Path of the Gods.
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
Majolica-tiled dome above the beach, home to a Byzantine Black Madonna icon.
Spiaggia Grande
Main pebble beach below the stacked houses, with rentable loungers and boat departures.
Via Positanese d'America
Cliffside footpath linking Spiaggia Grande to quieter Fornillo beach.
On this curated route
Where Positano → Amalfi sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Amalfi to Positano is the same 10 km in a straight line, heading west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Positano to Amalfi: questions travelers ask
How far is Positano from Amalfi?
Positano is about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Amalfi in a straight line, with Amalfi to the east. By road, we estimate 12–14 km (7.4–8.7 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Positano to Amalfi?
An estimated 15–35 min, assuming 12–14 km of road at average speeds of 25–45 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Positano to Amalfi?
Our Amalfi Coast Escape itinerary includes this leg. Amalfi Coast Escape runs about 6 days across 4 stops, best in May – Sep.
Getting to Positano
- Sorrento to Positano 9.2 km
Guides for both ends
- Positano travel guide
- Amalfi weather covers Positano
- Amalfi travel guide
Amalfi by month
Plan Positano → Amalfi with your crew
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