Driving from Rome to Irákleion
Irákleion lies 1,316 km (818 mi) south-east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 1,605 km (998 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rome | Irákleion | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Greece |
| Population | 2.3 million | 137,154 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
Clocks in Irákleion are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 20 h 4 min journey lands 21 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Irákleion
Crossing from Italy into Greece: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book car hire from Rome to Irákleion
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Staying in Irákleion
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Common questions
How far is Irákleion from Rome?
1,316 km (818 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rome; by road roughly 1,605 km (998 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Irákleion by car?
About 20 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Irákleion?
Irákleion is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Athens against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Irákleion?
The Euro (EUR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.