Driving from Rome to Sheffield
Sheffield lies 1,646 km (1,023 mi) north-west of Rome, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 2,008 km (1,248 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rome | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.3 million | 556,500 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
Clocks in Sheffield are 1 h behind Rome right now, so a 25 h 6 min journey lands only 24 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sheffield
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 Sheffield
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Staying in Sheffield
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (164), and 3 are five-star. Across 122 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 128,843 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sheffield from Rome?
1,646 km (1,023 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 2,008 km (1,248 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Sheffield by car?
About 25 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Sheffield?
Sheffield is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Sheffield?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Sheffield?
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield, bookable on this site.
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.