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

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

The distance from Portsmouth, United Kingdom to Rome, Italy is 890.5 miles (1433.2 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Italy is located SE of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1068.6 miles, taking about 21h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, United Kingdom 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.