Biblical journeys
Map of Paul's Journey to Rome
After appealing to Caesar, Paul is transported as a prisoner through storms all the way to Rome.
This journey has 5 stages through 5 places. It begins at Caesarea and ends at Rome; joining each stop with a straight line on the map gives about 2,640 km. In today's terms the route crosses Israel, Greece, Malta, and Italy. The actual route followed roads and terrain, so treat this distance as a sense of scale rather than a measured itinerary.
Paul's Journey to Rome
Step 1/5Caesarea
After two years imprisoned at Caesarea, he appeals to Caesar and is sent to Rome. Acts 25:11-12
Routes are schematic study guides.
Journey sequence and Bible passages
- 1
Caesarea
After two years imprisoned at Caesarea, he appeals to Caesar and is sent to Rome.
Acts 25:11-12
Today: Caesarea National Park (Israel), Israel
- 2
Fair Havens, Crete
They anchor briefly at Fair Havens on Crete, then are caught in the fierce northeaster called Euroclydon.
Acts 27:8-15
Today: Kaloi Limenes, Crete, Greece
- 3
Malta
Shipwrecked, they drift ashore on Malta; Paul is bitten by a viper yet unharmed, amazing the islanders.
Acts 28:1-10
Today: St. Paul's Bay (Malta), Malta
- 4
Puteoli
Landing at Puteoli, he spends seven days there with the believers.
Acts 28:13-14
Today: Pozzuoli (Italy), Italy
- 5
Rome
Arriving in Rome, he stays in rented lodging, boldly proclaiming the kingdom of God.
Acts 28:16-31
Today: Rome (Italy), Italy