The Italian A1 motorway

The longest and most important motorway in Italy

by Helga Meyer, maut1.de - May 25th, 2023

The A1 motorway in Italy is one of the longest and most important motorways in the country. It runs from Milan in the north to Naples in the south and has a total length of about 750 kilometres. The A1 is part of the European road network E35 and connects some of the most important cities in Italy, including Bologna, Florence and Rome. At the toll stations on the A1, you can conveniently drive through with our toll box for Italy without having to stop and accept long waiting times.

The A1 is a toll motorway and offers four lanes in each direction, with some sections having six lanes. The motorway is well developed and has numerous rest areas with restaurants, petrol stations and other services. Find out about tolls in Italy.

The A1 is also known as the "Autostrada del Sole" (Motorway of the Sun) and was built in the 1950s. It was Italy's first motorway and has played an important role in the development of the Italian transport system and the country's economic development.

However, it should be noted that the A1 is very busy in some sections and traffic problems can occur during holiday periods or in bad weather. It is therefore recommended to check the traffic situation in advance and take alternative routes if necessary.

Refuelling on the A1 in Italy

There are numerous petrol stations along the A1 motorway in Italy, usually located at the rest areas along the route. Here we have provided you with a list of all petrol stations along the A1. (as of 2021) These petrol stations offer petrol and diesel, and often also autogas (LPG) and natural gas (CNG).

However, it should be noted that prices at petrol stations on the motorway can often be higher than at petrol stations in the surrounding towns and cities. So if you want to save money, it is advisable to fill up before you get on the motorway or to look for a petrol station near the motorway exit.

Designations of fuels in Italy

Diesel = Gasolio
AdBlue = BluDiesel (Eni)
Super E5 = Benzina, Senza piombo (with octane number 95 without lead =„Senza Pb“ (Pb = piombo))
Super Plus = Benzina Extra, Benzina Verda
Super E10 = You will not find the petrol grade "Super E10" in Italy, as this grade is not offered. In Italy there is only Super E5 (Senza piombo) and Super Plus (Benzina verde).
LPG = GPL = Liquid gas in Italian

Liquid propane gas is called G.P.L. ("Gas di petrolio liquefatto") in Italy. In German, liquefied petroleum gas is also called LPG ("Liquefied Petroleum Gas" or "Low Pressure Gas"), but in Italy the designation GPL is common.

Where can I fill up cheaply in Italy?

In Italy, the prices for fuel are somewhat higher than in Germany or Austria. If you use the self-service "FAI DA TE", you can save about 10 cents per litre when filling up. Be aware that these self-service machines usually do not give change and often only work with credit cards or cash. At petrol stations where there is a pump attendant, the fuel price is usually somewhat higher.

Rest stops / service stations on the A1 Milan - Naples

Here you will find an overview of all rest stops from Milan to Naples southbound. The km indicate the distance from Milan. This will help you to estimate how many km it is to the next rest stop or petrol station. We have marked the petrol stations in bold.

10.5 km Barriera Milano Sud (toll station, car park)
16.6 km San Zeone (rest stop, parking, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
45.0 km Samogia (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Gerbido motorway junction (junction with the A21 motorway)

74.7 km Arda (rest stop, car park, toilet, gas station, restaurant)
81.3 km Chiaravalle (car park)
98.2 km Fontanellato (car park, toilet)
115.8 km San Martino (rest stop, parking, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
137.1 km Crostolo (car park)
154.4 km Calvetro (car park)

Exit km Campogalliano motorway junction (junction with A22 motorway)

158.1 km Secchia (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Modena Nord

178.8 km Castelfranco (car park, toilet)

Exit km La Stranga motorway junction (junction with A14 motorway), exit for Bologna

200.5 km Cantagallo (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
235.7 km San Benedetto Val di Sambro (car park)
243.3 km Roncobilaccio (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
246.1 km Barberino di Mugello (car park)
269.4 km Corzano (car park)
273.7 km Marinella (car park)
279.4 km Bisenzio (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Florence Nord motorway junction (junction with A11 motorway), exit for Florence

305.7 km Chianti (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
313.4 km Rignano (car park)
321.6 km Arno (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
332.3 km San Giovanni (car park)
344.7 km Romita (car park)
350.0 km Laterina (car park)
355.1 km Crocina (car park)

Exit km Arezzo

362.3 km Badia al Pino (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
380.4 km Lucignano (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
394.8 km Montepulciano (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant, hotel)
413.2 km Chiusi (car park)
427.7 km Fabro (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant) Ausfahrt km Orvieto
464.7 km Tevere (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
479.2 km Attigliano (car park)
481.1 km Giove (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant) Ausfahrt km Orte
499.5 km Sabina (car park)
509.3 km Flaminia (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Motorway junction (junction with motorway "A1 Diramazione Roma Nord"), access to Rome Nord

535.7 km Mascherone (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Motorway junction (junction with the "Autostrada A24" motorway)

566.2 km Prenestina (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
611.5 km Macchia (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Ponteccorvo-Castrocielo

659.7 km Casilina (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
708.7 km Teano (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
737.3 km San Nicola (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
740.0 km Barriera di Napoli Nord (car park, toll station)
754.2 km Napoli Nord (car park, motorway police station)

End of the motorway in Naples, junction with the A3 motorway.

Rest stops / service stations on the A1 Naples - Milan

Here you will find an overview of all rest stops from Naples to Milan heading north. The km refer to the distance from the starting point Naples. We have marked the service stations in bold.

Start of the motorway in Naples, slip road from the A3 motorway.

754.4 km Napoli Nord (car park, motorway police)
740.0 km Barriera di Napoli Nord (car park, toll station)
738.0 km San Nicola (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
709.2 km Teano (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
660.0 km Casilina (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Ponteccorvo-Castrocielo

611.8 km Macchia (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
566.9 km Prenestina (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Motorway junction (junction with the "Autostrada A24" motorway)

536.2 km Mascherone (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Motorway junction (junction with motorway "A1 Diramazione Roma Nord"), access to Rome Nord

509.6 km Flaminia (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
499.8 km Sabina (car park)

Exit km Orte

481.4 km Giove (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
465.4 km Tevere (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Orvieto

439.0 km Orvieto (car park)
428.1 km Fabro (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
395.4 km Montepulciano (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
380.6 km Lucignano (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
362.6 km Badia al Pino (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Arezzo

354.1 km Civitella (car park)
345.4 km Romita (car park)
331.3 km Arno (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
322.1 km Arno (car park)
313.6 km Rignano (car park)
306.0 km Chianti (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)

Exit km Florence North motorway junction (junction with A11 motorway), exit for Florence

280.5 km Bisenzio (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
269.7 km Corzano (car park)
256.3 km Aglio (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
246.4 km Barberino di Mugello (car park)
243.5 km Roncobilaccio (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)
200.7 km Cantagallo (rest stop, car park, toilet, petrol station, restaurant)