Brighton, United Kingdom to Florence, Italy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Florence, Italy?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Florence, Italy is 721.3 miles (1160.9 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Italy is located SE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 865.6 miles, taking about 17h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Florence, Italy 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 Florence, Italy. 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.