Driving from Rome to Wakefield
Wakefield lies 1,671 km (1,039 mi) north-west of Rome, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 2,039 km (1,267 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rome | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.3 million | 109,766 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
Clocks in Wakefield are 1 h behind Rome right now, so a 25 h 29 min journey lands only 24 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Wakefield
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 Wakefield
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Staying in Wakefield
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Common questions
How far is Wakefield from Rome?
1,671 km (1,039 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 2,039 km (1,267 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Wakefield by car?
About 25 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Wakefield?
Wakefield is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Wakefield?
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.