Driving from Rome to Florence
Florence lies 234 km (145 mi) north-west of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 34 min without stops, over roughly 285 km (177 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rome | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 2.3 million | 367,150 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Where to book car hire from Rome to Florence
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Staying in Florence
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Common questions
How far is Florence from Rome?
234 km (145 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 285 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Florence by car?
About 3 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Florence?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.