Italy · road trip
Milan to Venice by car: where to stop on the way
≈ 270 km / 168 mi · ~3 h driving · 5 stops
Milan to Venice is ≈ 270 km (168 miles), about 3 hours of driving direct. The best places to stop on the way: Sirmione, Verona and Padua — with them it makes a relaxed 5-day road trip.
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Three hours on the A4 across the Po plain — or a day and a half that takes in Lake Garda, Verona and Padua, the reason to drive it instead of taking the train.
Where to stop between Milan and Venice
- 1
Milan
East out of Milan on the A4 towards Brescia and the lakes.
- 2
Sirmione
A castle-tipped peninsula on Lake Garda — swim off the rocks at the Grotte di Catullo.
- 3
Verona
The Roman Arena, Juliet's balcony and the view from Castel San Pietro.
- 4
Padua
Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel — book a timed slot ahead.
- 5
Venice
Park at Piazzale Roma and continue by vaporetto down the Grand Canal.
Good to know
The A4 is tolled. Milan, Verona and Padua have ZTL limited-traffic zones that fine cars without a permit — park outside. Cars can't go past Piazzale Roma in Venice: leave the car there or at Tronchetto.
Milan to Venice — FAQ
- Where should I stop between Milan and Venice?
- The best stops are Sirmione, Verona and Padua. To make a trip of it, spend a night in Sirmione and Verona. Open the drive on the map to see each stop and the drive time between them.
- How far is Venice from Milan?
- Milan to Venice is about 270 km (168 miles) by road.
- How long does it take to drive from Milan to Venice?
- Roughly 3 hours of driving direct, before any stops.
- Is Milan to Venice a good road trip?
- Yes — with the stops above it makes a 5-day trip. Stopful maps the whole route, drive times, where to stay, and what the trip will cost before you book.
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