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

859.5 miles 1383.2 km · straight line
1031.4 miles estimated 1659.8 km · driving distance
20h 45min estimated drive time
£156 - £193 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

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

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Rome, Italy is 859.5 miles (1383.2 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Italy is located SE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.4 miles, taking about 20h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Rome, 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 Rome, 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.

How to Get from Brighton, United Kingdom to Rome, Italy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 45min £156 - £193 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 54min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~26h 59min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Rome, Italy

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Rome, Italy
41.90°N, 12.50°E
Europe/Rome
21m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients