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.
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Road trip route · Italy
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.
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.
Best stops between Rome and Naples
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Castles & Palaces
Royal Palace of Caserta
A colossal Bourbon palace with a 3km garden axis and cascade, rivalling Versailles in scale.
Coastal Drives
Nastro Azzurro (SS145)
The 'Blue Ribbon' road winding along the Sorrento Peninsula ridge toward Positano, serving cliff-edge panoramas over both the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast before joining the SS163.
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.
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, Nastro Azzurro (SS145): see the full list of 3 stops on this page.
More drives from Rome & Naples
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