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

890.9 miles 1433.8 km · straight line
1139.2 miles actual route 1833.4 km · driving distance
19h 46min estimated drive time
£173 - £213 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

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

The distance from London, United Kingdom to Rome, Italy is 890.9 miles (1433.8 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Italy is located SE of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1139.2 miles, taking about 19h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. London, 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 London, 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 London, United Kingdom to Rome, Italy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 46min £173 - £213 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 43min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~25h 42min $137–$399* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between London, United Kingdom & Rome, Italy

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°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 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM