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Rome to Pisa drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 4 hr 3 min
- Distance
- 372 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €48
- Tolls (est.)
- €21
The Rome to Pisa drive
The drive from Rome to Pisa covers 231 miles (372 km) and takes about 4 hr 3 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 67% of the distance. On the way you go past Monterotondo, Florence and Prato, and you'll be near Montevarchi roughly 2 h 29 min in.
Expect gentle hills rather than climbs. The high point is around 283 m near Montevarchi. The Appian Way is 6 km off the route if you have time for a detour.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €48 one-way plus roughly €21 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
At 231 miles this is longer than 66% 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
- 25 kmMonterotondo16 min in
- 228 kmMontevarchi2 h 29 min ingood place to stop
- 266 kmFlorence2 h 54 min in
- 293 kmPrato3 h 11 min in
- 346 kmLucca3 h 46 min in
- 372 kmPisa
How high it goes
Roads you'll be on
- A1249 km · 67%
- A1176 km · 21%
- A1dir21 km · 6%
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.
Famous road · 16 km off the route
Strada Chiantigiana (SR222)
Best stops between Rome and Pisa
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Cathedrals & Temples
Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)
Brunelleschi's magnificent terracotta dome dominates the Florence skyline and remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Cathedrals & Temples
Orvieto
A dramatic Umbrian hill town perched atop volcanic tufa cliffs, crowned by one of Italy's most ornate Gothic cathedrals.
Historic Highways
Autostrada del Sole
Italy's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.
Museums
Uffizi Gallery
Italy's foremost art gallery, housing the greatest collection of Renaissance art including Botticelli's Birth of Venus.
Landmarks
Montepulciano
A Renaissance hilltop town in southern Tuscany celebrated for its Vino Nobile wine and elegant Piazza Grande.
Landmarks
Pienza
A tiny Tuscan town redesigned in the 15th century as an ideal Renaissance city and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Scenic Viewpoints
Piazzale Michelangelo
A panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
Racetracks
Mugello Circuit
Ferrari-owned circuit in a green Tuscan valley, host of the Italian MotoGP. Its 1.1 km start straight and fast sweepers make it one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world.
Racetracks
Vallelunga Circuit
Rome's historic racetrack, opened in 1951 north of the city and named after F1 pioneer Piero Taruffi. A staple of Italian GT racing with regular open track days for road drivers.
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 Pisa FAQs
How long is the drive from Rome to Pisa?
Driving from Rome to Pisa takes about 4 hr 3 min nonstop, covering 231 miles (372 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Rome to Pisa?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €48 one-way. Expect around €21 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Rome to Pisa in one day?
Yes, at about 4 hr 3 min of driving, Rome to Pisa is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
Which roads do you take from Rome to Pisa?
The fastest route uses the A1 (about 249 km), the A11 (about 76 km), the A1dir (about 21 km). It passes Monterotondo, Montevarchi, Florence, Prato.
Where should I stop on the way from Rome to Pisa?
If you stop every couple of hours, Montevarchi comes up about 2 h in. All are just off the main road.
What other drives can I plan on Plan Your Road Trips?
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What are the best stops between Rome and Pisa?
Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore), Orvieto, Autostrada del Sole: see the full list of 9 stops on this page.
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