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Florence to Pisa drive time, distance, costs & the best stops

Drive time
1 hr 20 min
Distance
100 km
Fuel (est.)
€13
Tolls (est.)
€6

The Florence to Pisa drive

The drive from Florence to Pisa covers 62 miles (100 km) and takes about 1 hr 20 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.

Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €13 one-way plus roughly €6 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.

Best stops between Florence and Pisa

Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.

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.

Famous Bridges

Devil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)

A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.

Famous Roads

Strada Chiantigiana (SR222)

The classic Chianti wine road winds between Florence and Siena past vineyards, castles and cypress-lined ridges.

Florence to Pisa FAQs

How long is the drive from Florence to Pisa?

Driving from Florence to Pisa takes about 1 hr 20 min nonstop, covering 62 miles (100 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.

How much does it cost to drive from Florence to Pisa?

Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €13 one-way. Expect around €6 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.

Can I drive from Florence to Pisa in one day?

Yes, at about 1 hr 20 min of driving, Florence to Pisa is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.

What are the best stops between Florence and Pisa?

Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include Mugello Circuit, Devil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena), Strada Chiantigiana (SR222): see the full list of 3 stops on this page.

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