Edinburgh to Florence, Italy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1055 miles 1697.9 km · straight line
1472.6 miles actual route 2370 km · driving distance
30h 53min estimated drive time
£223 - £275 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Florence, Italy?

The distance from Edinburgh to Florence, Italy is 1055 miles (1697.9 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Italy is located SE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1472.6 miles, taking about 30h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Florence, Italy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 53min £223 - £275 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 4min $118–$221* Budget
Train ~40h 9min $177–$515* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edinburgh & Florence, Italy

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m 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 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM