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

1049.3 miles 1688.7 km · straight line
1430.1 miles actual route 2301.5 km · driving distance
29h 35min estimated drive time
£217 - £267 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

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

The distance from Manchester, United Kingdom to Rome, Italy is 1049.3 miles (1688.7 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Italy is located SE of Manchester, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1430.1 miles, taking about 29h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, United Kingdom to Rome, Italy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 35min £217 - £267 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 30min $114–$215* Budget
Train ~38h 28min $172–$501* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manchester, United Kingdom & Rome, Italy

Quick Facts

Manchester, United Kingdom
53.48°N, 2.24°W
Europe/London
38m 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 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM