Driving from Rome to Maidstone
Maidstone lies 1,385 km (860 mi) north-west of Rome, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 1,689 km (1,050 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rome | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.3 million | 107,627 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
Clocks in Maidstone are 1 h behind Rome right now, so a 21 h 7 min journey lands only 20 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maidstone
Crossing from Italy into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Rome to Maidstone
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Staying in Maidstone
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Common questions
How far is Maidstone from Rome?
1,385 km (860 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 1,689 km (1,050 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Maidstone by car?
About 21 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Maidstone?
Maidstone is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Maidstone?
The Pound (GBP).
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.