Europe’s most expensive toll road travels 544 miles - and will set drivers back over £56

The A1, A14 stretch was named the most expensive toll road in Europe for family cars (Image: Getty Images) For drivers who want to travel Italy by car this summer, making the journey from Milano to Bari, one of the speediest routes is to take the A1, A14 road spanning around 877km (or 544 miles). However, as well as some unique views along the way, the road will also set travellers back more than £50 to travel one-way. READ MORE 'Best in Europe' train journey where £13 gets you 120 miles of views [INSIGHT] According to new research from Northgate Vehicle Hire, the road is not only the most expensive toll road for standard cars in Italy, but in all of Europe.

“Our analysis revealed that Italy is home to the most expensive toll road, with drivers travelling from Milan to Bari (along the A1, A14) required to pay £56.88 one way, meaning a return journey will set holidaymakers back over £100,” said the report. The Autostrada A1 or Autostrada del Sole (translating to "Sun Motorway") is the longest spanning 760km, approximately 470 miles, and linking some of the largest cities of the country, including Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples.

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