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Distance from Palermo Catania to Paterno

N Palermo Catania → Paterno
Road distance
461.7 km
Palermo Catania to Paterno is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 461.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
329.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
69
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 9 min
Start point
Tangenziale Ovest di Catania
Return: 12 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
369 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R929.10
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R932.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R928.10
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R972.65
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,225.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,230.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,224.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,283.35
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,613.02
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,619.37
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,611.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,688.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
11° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
191° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
37.4692, 15.0199
End coords Destination point
40.3783, 15.7328
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 30 °C Palermo Catania Clear Sky View Forecast → 28 °C Paterno Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Palermo Catania → Paterno
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Car
461.7 km
6 hrs 9 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
461.7 km
~7 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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461.7 km 6 hrs 9 min
Start Palermo Catania
Finish Paterno
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  1. Head on Tangenziale Ovest di Catania
    0.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A19: Catania
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight left onto Autostrada Palermo-Catania
    0.1 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Messina
    0.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Tangenziale Ovest di Catania
    12.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Viadotto San Paolo
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Galleria Gagliano I
    0.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Tangenziale Ovest di Catania
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Catania
    0.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Autostrada Messina-Catania
    66.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Galleria Piano Cutiri
    1.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Catania
    2.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto Galleria Santa Chiara
    0.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Galleria Schiavo
    0.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Catania
    5.0 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Autostrada Messina-Catania
    0.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Messina Sud Tremestieri
    0.8 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.2 km
  23. Go straight onto Strada Statale 114
    1.0 km
  24. Continue straight onto Via Giorgio La Pira
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight onto Via Adolfo Celi
    1.4 km
  26. Continue straight onto Via Taormina
    0.4 km
  27. Continue straight onto Via Uberto Bonino
    0.6 km
  28. Continue straight onto Via Giuseppe La Farina
    2.5 km
  29. Continue straight onto Via Campo delle Vettovaglie
    0.2 km
  30. Continue left onto Via Luigi Rizzo
    0.2 km
  31. Continue straight onto Via Vittorio Emanuele II
    1.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto Viale della Libertà
    0.7 km
  33. Turn right
    0.2 km
  34. Turn left
    0.4 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  36. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  37. Turn slight right onto Messina - Villa San Giovanni
    6.5 km
  38. Continue
    0.0 km
  39. Turn right
    0.2 km
  40. Go straight onto Via dei Marinai d'Italia
    0.3 km
  41. Turn right
    0.6 km
  42. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  43. Go straight onto Strada Statale 738 di Villa San Giovanni
    0.9 km
  44. Take the ramp straight
    0.1 km
  45. Keep slight left at the fork towards A2: Salerno
    0.7 km
  46. Merge slight left onto Autostrada del Mediterraneo
    165.5 km
  47. Continue straight onto Viadotto Caselle
    0.4 km
  48. Continue straight onto Galleria San Lorenzo
    0.2 km
  49. Continue straight onto Viadotto Profenna
    0.4 km
  50. Continue straight onto Autostrada del Mediterraneo
    0.3 km
  51. Continue straight onto Viadotto San Martino
    0.6 km
  52. Continue straight onto Viadotto Specola
    0.4 km
  53. Continue straight onto Viadotto Torre Trocini
    0.6 km
  54. Continue straight onto Autostrada Viadotto Molino Irto
    0.6 km
  55. Continue straight onto Acqua di Calci
    0.3 km
  56. Continue straight onto Autostrada del Mediterraneo
    154.0 km
  57. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.6 km
  58. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  59. Go straight onto SS 19 via Trinità
    0.2 km
  60. Continue straight onto Via Nazionale
    4.3 km
  61. Turn right
    2.8 km
  62. Turn left onto Via Europa
    0.5 km
  63. At the end of the road, turn left onto Via Italo Balbo
    0.3 km
  64. Continue straight onto Corso del Popolo
    0.5 km
  65. Continue straight onto Via Chiusa
    1.5 km
  66. Continue left onto Via Chiusa Mandranello
    7.6 km
  67. Continue straight onto Strada Provinciale 153 Paterno - Padula
    6.3 km
  68. Turn left
    0.1 km
  69. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
230.9 km
Sicilia to Basilicata
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 4 min • 3 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Sicilia to Basilicata
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paterno
05:26 – 20:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
05:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,929.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R92.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,031.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Palermo Catania Start: Tangenziale Ovest di Catania 37.46916, 15.01987
Midpoint
230.9 km
Total: 461.7 km
Midpoint 230.9 km
461.7 km 6 hrs 9 min
Destination Paterno 40.37831, 15.73277

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Sicilia to Basilicata
One-way road span 461.7 km
Return-cycle span 923.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 69
Maneuver density 14.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 230.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 37.46916, 15.01987
Midpoint 38.94352, 16.19230
End 40.37831, 15.73277
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Questions 9
How far is Palermo Catania from Paterno? +
Palermo Catania is about 461.7 km from Paterno by road.
How long does it take from Palermo Catania to Paterno? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Palermo Catania to Paterno in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Palermo Catania to Paterno? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Palermo Catania to Paterno? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R929.10 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R932.76 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R928.10 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R972.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Palermo Catania to Paterno? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Autostrada Palermo-Catania
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Messina
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