Ipswich to Rome, Italy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

880 miles 1416.2 km · straight line
1056 miles estimated 1699.4 km · driving distance
21h 15min estimated drive time
£160 - £197 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Ipswich from Rome, Italy?

The distance from Ipswich to Rome, Italy is 880 miles (1416.2 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Italy is located SE of Ipswich. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1056 miles, taking about 21h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Rome, Italy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 15min £160 - £197 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 30min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 38min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ipswich & Rome, Italy

Quick Facts

Ipswich
52.06°N, 1.16°E
Europe/London
18m 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 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients