Matera to Tel Aviv: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1168.7 miles 1880.9 km · straight line
1402.5 miles estimated 2257.1 km · driving distance
28h 13min estimated drive time
€257 - €316 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Matera from Tel Aviv?

The distance from Matera to Tel Aviv is 1168.7 miles (1880.9 km) as the crow flies. Tel Aviv is located ESE of Matera. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1402.5 miles, taking about 28h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Matera is in Italy, while Tel Aviv is in Israel.

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 Matera and Tel Aviv. 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 Matera to Tel Aviv

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 13min €257 - €316 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 52min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~36h 41min $168–$491* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Matera & Tel Aviv

Quick Facts

Matera
40.67°N, 16.60°E
Europe/Rome
401m elevation
Tel Aviv
32.09°N, 34.78°E
Asia/Jerusalem
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 390 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients