Driving from Rome to İzmit
İzmit lies 1,457 km (906 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 1,778 km (1,105 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rome | İzmit | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Turkey |
| Population | 2.3 million | 196,571 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Clocks in İzmit are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 22 h 13 min journey lands 23 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in İzmit
Crossing from Italy into Turkey: money changes from the Euro to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book car hire from Rome to İzmit
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Staying in İzmit
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Common questions
How far is İzmit from Rome?
1,457 km (906 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome; by road roughly 1,778 km (1,105 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to İzmit by car?
About 22 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and İzmit?
İzmit is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in İzmit?
The Lira (TRY).
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.