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Museo Lamborghini (MUDETEC)
Situated at the Lamborghini headquarters, it displays the evolution of the brand's iconic supercars and future technology.
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Road trip route · Italy
Florence to Venice drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 2 hr 53 min
- Distance
- 255 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €33
- Tolls (est.)
- €14
The Florence to Venice drive
The drive from Florence to Venice covers 158 miles (255 km) and takes about 2 hr 53 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 €33 one-way plus roughly €14 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
At 158 miles this is longer than 37% of the 144 routes covered here.
Best stops between Florence and Venice
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Landmarks
Bologna
Italy's gastronomic capital, a lively university city with medieval porticoes, leaning towers, and the world's oldest university.
Museums
Ducati Museum
Interactive museum at Ducati's Bologna factory showcasing legendary Italian motorcycles and MotoGP racing heritage.
Landmarks
Pagani Automobili Factory Tour
Exclusive guided tours of the atelier where Pagani Zonda and Huayra hypercars are hand-assembled like works of art.
Landmarks
Prato della Valle, Padua
One of Europe's largest squares, an elliptical island ringed by a statue-lined canal in historic Padua.
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.
Mountain Passes
Passo della Futa
A flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.
Castles & Palaces
Rocchetta Mattei
Fever-dream castle in the Bologna Apennines mixing Moorish courtyards, onion domes and neo-Gothic halls, built by the eccentric healer Count Cesare Mattei from 1850. Reopened after decades of decay; book weekend tours ahead.
Famous Roads
Strada Chiantigiana (SR222)
The classic Chianti wine road winds between Florence and Siena past vineyards, castles and cypress-lined ridges.
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.
Florence to Venice FAQs
How long is the drive from Florence to Venice?
Driving from Florence to Venice takes about 2 hr 53 min nonstop, covering 158 miles (255 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Florence to Venice?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €33 one-way. Expect around €14 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Florence to Venice in one day?
Yes, at about 2 hr 53 min of driving, Florence to Venice is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
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 Florence and Venice?
Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include Museo Lamborghini (MUDETEC), Bologna, Ducati Museum: see the full list of 9 stops on this page.
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