How far is it from Rome to Varese?

The distance between Rome and Varese is 393 mi by road.

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

The drive from Rome to Varese takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Rome to Varese?

The fastest route from Rome to Varese covers 393 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.

Which direction is Varese from Rome?

Varese lies roughly to the north-west of Rome.

Which roads does the route from Rome to Varese follow?

The drive from Rome to Varese mainly follows A1, A50, A8. The longest single stretch is 171 mi on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Rome and Varese?

Towns on the route from Rome to Varese include Arezzo, Firenze, Bologna, Milano.

Rome Varese

Distance: 393 miDuration: 6 h 35 min

Driving from Rome to Varese takes about 6 h 35 min via A1. The distance is 393 mi. The straight-line distance is 327 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Roma, Arezzo, Firenze, Bologna, Sesto San Giovanni. Driving directions

Attractions Car rental Popular routes Show more

Driving directions33 · 393 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 130 mi
24 Keep slightly left onto Autostrada del Sole 4 mi
25 Keep slightly right 21 mi
26 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada dei Laghi 16 mi
27 Take exit slightly right onto Autostrada dei Laghi 8 mi
28 Continue straight onto Raccordo Gazzada-Varese 2 mi
29 Continue straight onto Via dell'Autostrada 2 mi
30 At end of road, turn right onto Largo Ennio Flaiano 27 yd
31 Continue left onto Largo Ennio Flaiano 120 yd
32 Turn right onto Via Magenta 1 mi
33 Arrive onto Via Magenta

View more details

The return trip from Varese to Rome covers roughly the same distance, 393 mi.

Driving directions from Rome to Varese
Top attractions along the route
Find hotels near Varese
Rent a car near Rome
Popular routes from destination
Questions and answers

Along the way

Top attractions along the route

Accademia "A"
Ferry Terminals
San Marco Vallaresso "B"
Ferry Terminals
Lido San Nicolò ferry
Ferry Terminals
Museo "A"
Ferry Terminals
Ferrovia "A"
Ferry Terminals
San Samuele
Ferry Terminals
Rialto "C"
Ferry Terminals
S. Giobbe
Ferry Terminals
Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta "B"
Ferry Terminals
Riva di Biasio "B"
Ferry Terminals
San Tomà "B"
Ferry Terminals
Salute
Ferry Terminals
Torcello
Ferry Terminals
Ca' D' Oro
Ferry Terminals
Zattere "A"
Ferry Terminals
San Giorgio
Ferry Terminals
Tronchetto Mercato
Ferry Terminals
Guglie "A"
Ferry Terminals
Sacca Fisola "A"
Ferry Terminals
Giudecca Palanca "A"
Ferry Terminals
Fondamente Nove "B"
Ferry Terminals
Piazzale Roma Santa Chiara "G"
Ferry Terminals
Sant' Erasmo Forte Massimiliano
Ferry Terminals
Faro "A1"
Ferry Terminals
Zitelle "B"
Ferry Terminals
Tronchetto ferry
Ferry Terminals
Popeye
Ferry Terminals
Gare Maritime Nord
Ferry Terminals
S. Maria del Mare
Ferry Terminals
San Zaccaria (Pietà) "A"
Ferry Terminals
Pellestrina - Cimitero
Ferry Terminals
Giardini "B"
Ferry Terminals
Limone Traghetto
Ferry Terminals
Malcesine
Ferry Terminals
Torri del Benaco Traghetto
Ferry Terminals
Maderno Traghetto
Ferry Terminals
San Lazzaro
Ferry Terminals
Moniga del Garda
Ferry Terminals
Manerba del Garda
Ferry Terminals
Sirmione
Ferry Terminals
Padenghe
Ferry Terminals
Gardone
Ferry Terminals
Salò
Ferry Terminals
Porto Portese
Ferry Terminals
Garda
Ferry Terminals
Gargnano
Ferry Terminals
Lazise
Ferry Terminals
San Marcuola "A"
Ferry Terminals
Giglio
Ferry Terminals
Bardolino
Ferry Terminals

Book

Find hotels near Varese

Rent a car near Rome

Explore

Popular routes from destination

Sources

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

Overview

Questions and answers

How far is it from Rome to Varese?: The distance between Rome and Varese is 393 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rome to Varese?: The drive from Rome to Varese takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Rome to Varese?: The fastest route from Rome to Varese covers 393 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.
Which direction is Varese from Rome?: Varese lies roughly to the north-west of Rome.
Which roads does the route from Rome to Varese follow?: The drive from Rome to Varese mainly follows A1, A50, A8. The longest single stretch is 171 mi on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Rome and Varese?: Towns on the route from Rome to Varese include Arezzo, Firenze, Bologna, Milano.

Table of contents