Brighton, United Kingdom to Palermo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1098 miles 1767.1 km · straight line
1317.6 miles estimated 2120.5 km · driving distance
26h 30min estimated drive time
£200 - £246 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Palermo?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Palermo is 1098 miles (1767.1 km) as the crow flies. Palermo is located SE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1317.6 miles, taking about 26h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Palermo is in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, United Kingdom and Palermo. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brighton, United Kingdom to Palermo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 30min £200 - £246 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 48min $105–$198* Budget
Train ~34h 27min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Palermo

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Palermo
38.12°N, 13.36°E
Europe/Rome
14m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 366 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients