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

832.9 miles 1340.5 km · straight line
1148.9 miles actual route 1849 km · driving distance
24h 43min estimated drive time
£174 - £214 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
124° SE bearing direction

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

The distance from Bristol, United Kingdom to Florence, Italy is 832.9 miles (1340.5 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Italy is located SE of Bristol, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1148.9 miles, taking about 24h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Bristol, 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 Bristol, United Kingdom and Florence, Italy. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, United Kingdom to Florence, Italy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 43min £174 - £214 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 40min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~32h 8min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, United Kingdom & Florence, Italy

Quick Facts

Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Florence, Italy
43.77°N, 11.26°E
Europe/Rome
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM