Florence, Italy to Southend-on-Sea: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Florence, Italy from Southend-on-Sea?

The distance from Florence, Italy to Southend-on-Sea is 725.8 miles (1168 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located NW of Florence, Italy. By car, the driving distance is approximately 870.9 miles, taking about 17h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Florence, Italy is in Italy, while Southend-on-Sea is in United Kingdom.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Florence, Italy and Southend-on-Sea. 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.