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

969.6 miles 1560.4 km · straight line
1306 miles actual route 2101.8 km · driving distance
27h 14min estimated drive time
£198 - £244 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

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

The distance from Bristol, United Kingdom to Rome, Italy is 969.6 miles (1560.4 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Italy is located SE of Bristol, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1306 miles, taking about 27h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Bristol, 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 Bristol, United Kingdom and Rome, 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 Rome, Italy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 14min £198 - £244 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 41min $104–$196* Budget
Train ~35h 24min $157–$457* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, United Kingdom & Rome, Italy

Quick Facts

Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m 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 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM