How far is it from Rome to Parma?

The distance between Rome and Parma is 285 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rome to Parma?

The drive from Rome to Parma takes approximately 4 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Rome to Parma?

The fastest route from Rome to Parma covers 285 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 50 min.

Which direction is Parma from Rome?

Parma lies roughly to the north-west of Rome.

Which roads does the route from Rome to Parma follow?

The drive from Rome to Parma mainly follows A1, A1var. The longest single stretch is 171 mi on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Rome and Parma?

Towns on the route from Rome to Parma include Firenze, Prato, Bologna.

Rome Parma

Distance: 285 miDuration: 4 h 50 min

Driving from Rome to Parma takes about 4 h 50 min via A1. The distance is 285 mi. The straight-line distance is 228 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Roma, Viterbo, Firenze, Prato, Bologna. Driving directions

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Driving directions43 · 285 mi

1 Depart onto Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando 66 yd
2 Enter roundabout straight onto Piazza della Repubblica 152 yd
3 Exit roundabout right onto Piazza della Repubblica 120 yd
4 Turn right onto Via Parigi 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Via Pastrengo 94 yd
6 Keep slightly right onto Via Antonio Salandra 1 mi
7 Continue right onto Via Piemonte 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Via Giacomo Puccini 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Via Pinciana 1 mi
10 Continue slightly right onto Via Ruggero Giovannelli 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Via Giovanni Pacini 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Via Salaria 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto Via Salaria 4 mi

14 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left onto Grande Raccordo Anulare 1 mi
16 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Diramazione Roma Nord 14 mi
18 Keep slightly left 2 mi
19 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada del Sole 145 mi
20 Keep slightly right onto Autostrada del Sole 23 mi
21 Keep slightly right onto Raccordo A1-Variante di Valico 5 mi
22 Continue straight onto Variante di Valico 21 mi
23 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada del Sole 68 mi
24 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
25 Turn slightly right onto Viale Europa 1 mi
26 Keep slightly right onto Via San Leonardo 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout straight onto Via San Leonardo 9 yd
28 Exit roundabout straight onto Via San Leonardo 1 mi
29 Enter roundabout straight onto Via San Leonardo 12 yd
30 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via San Leonardo 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via San Leonardo 17 yd
32 Exit roundabout straight onto Via San Leonardo 1 mi
33 Enter roundabout right onto Via San Leonardo 52 yd
34 Exit roundabout right onto Via San Leonardo 1 mi
35 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via San Leonardo 17 yd
36 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via San Leonardo 1 mi
37 Continue straight onto Via Trento 1 mi
38 Enter roundabout straight onto Via Trento 27 yd
39 Exit roundabout straight onto Via Trento 149 yd
40 Turn left onto Viale Mentana 1 mi
41 Enter rotary straight onto Via Emilia Est 88 yd
42 Exit rotary right onto Via Emilia Est 156 yd
43 Arrive onto Via Emilia Est

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The return trip from Parma to Rome covers roughly the same distance, 285 mi.

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How far is it from Rome to Parma?: The distance between Rome and Parma is 285 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rome to Parma?: The drive from Rome to Parma takes approximately 4 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Rome to Parma?: The fastest route from Rome to Parma covers 285 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 50 min.
Which direction is Parma from Rome?: Parma lies roughly to the north-west of Rome.
Which roads does the route from Rome to Parma follow?: The drive from Rome to Parma mainly follows A1, A1var. The longest single stretch is 171 mi on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Rome and Parma?: Towns on the route from Rome to Parma include Firenze, Prato, Bologna.

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