One of the busiest autostradas in Italy links the capital of Italy, Rome, with the city of Florence. Driving this busy route can be accomplished by following some basic directions and tips.
Drive to the A90, Circonvallazione Settentrionale, the ring road surrounding Rome. Follow it to the interchange with the A1, Diramazione (branch) Roma Nord. The interchange lies just east of the Tevere (Tiber) River, in Rome's northern suburbs.
Follow the A1 north to Firenze (Florence). In open traffic, the trip should take about three to four hours.
At Florence, exit the A1 at SP127, Via Giovanni Agnelli. The interchange lies in the southeastern suburbs of the city and is the most convenient for the historic center. Follow this road north as it turns into the Via Marco Polo, then the Ponte a Varlungo. Cross the Arno River, bear left (west) on the Via Enrico de Nicola. Follow the "P" signs for parking lots and garages. Don't try to park in the city center.
If you missed the SP 127, continue to the Certosa exit. Follow the signs for "Centro" until you reach the Porte Romano. There are parking garages (marked with a blue "P") in the vicinity. Or continue and cross the Arno at Ponte Vespucci. Follow the signs for the Piazza della Stazione, the train station, which also offers garage parking.
