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Rome to Naples drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 2 hr 29 min
- Distance
- 218 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €28
- Tolls (est.)
- €12
The Rome to Naples drive
The drive from Rome to Naples covers 135 miles (218 km) and takes about 2 hr 29 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
Most of it is one road: the A1 carries 83% of the distance. On the way you go past Ciampino, Colleferro and Frosinone, and you'll be near Cassino roughly 1 h 27 min in.
Expect gentle hills rather than climbs. The high point is around 347 m near Colleferro. The Appian Way is 3 km off the route if you have time for a detour.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €28 one-way plus roughly €12 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
At 135 miles this is longer than 29% of the 144 routes covered here.
The road, kilometre by kilometre
Towns within a few kilometres of the fastest route, with the time it takes to reach them without stopping.
- StartRome
- 15 kmCiampino10 min in
- 50 kmColleferro34 min in
- 80 kmFrosinone55 min in
- 127 kmCassino1 h 27 min in
- 191 kmCaserta2 h 11 min in
- 218 kmNaples
How high it goes
Roads you'll be on
- A1181 km · 83%
- A1dir19 km · 9%
Famous roads on or near the drive
From the 500-plus passes and driving roads drivers collect in the Plan Your Road Trips app. None are on the fastest route, but these are close enough for a detour.
Best stops between Rome and Naples
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Landmarks
Villa d'Este (Tivoli)
A Renaissance cardinal's villa near Rome with one of the finest Italian gardens, featuring hundreds of elaborate fountains and water features.
Castles & Palaces
Royal Palace of Caserta
A colossal Bourbon palace with a 3km garden axis and cascade, rivalling Versailles in scale.
Filming Locations
Royal Palace of Caserta (Naboo palace interiors)
The Bourbon palace's grand staircase and halls are the interiors of the Theed Royal Palace in Episodes I and II.
What you need for this drive
Rules for each country on the route, in the order you meet them.
Italy
- Motorway
- 130 km/h · 50 in town
- Tolls
- Autostrade
- Must carry
- warning triangle, hi-vis vest
- Winter tyres
- 15 November - 15 April
Low-emission zones: ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato).
Checked against national road authorities and the ECB reference rates. Rules change — confirm before you travel.
Famous drives in Italy
Legendary routes you could bolt onto this trip, with real distances and stop counts.
Rome to Naples FAQs
How long is the drive from Rome to Naples?
Driving from Rome to Naples takes about 2 hr 29 min nonstop, covering 135 miles (218 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Rome to Naples?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €28 one-way. Expect around €12 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Rome to Naples in one day?
Yes, at about 2 hr 29 min of driving, Rome to Naples is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
Which roads do you take from Rome to Naples?
The fastest route uses the A1 (about 181 km), the A1dir (about 19 km). It passes Ciampino, Colleferro, Frosinone, Cassino.
What other drives can I plan on Plan Your Road Trips?
We publish drive times, distances and fuel estimates for 144 routes across Europe and beyond, including 17 other drives in the same country. Browse them all on the routes index.
What are the best stops between Rome and Naples?
Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include Villa d'Este (Tivoli), Royal Palace of Caserta, Royal Palace of Caserta (Naboo palace interiors): see the full list of 3 stops on this page.
More drives from Rome & Naples
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