Pomezia provides easy access to Rome, Naples and Florence, and a car or van rental in Pomezia is the perfect way to experience some of Italy’s finest regions. The SS148 connects the commune to towns in the west and southeast. For a prettier route, head to the SP601, where you’ll get to enjoy coastal vistas that go on for kilometres. The SP109 is slightly more inland, ultimately connecting to the 601 at Colle Romito. The SR207 will carry you to Genzano di Roma in the north. The Great Ring Road, or Grande Raccordo Annulare, is designed to provide a bypass from heavy-traffic zones.
The town has three train stations near the SP101, with railway lines carrying travellers into the south and east. This is where Pomezia’s finest restaurants and retail outlets are found, but rail travel will require plenty of walking. A rental car is the only way to experience every part of the commune.
There are limited traffic zones throughout Rome, but Pomezia is generally unrestricted. That means you can safely drive throughout the district without worrying about fines. That said, if you decide to head inland, plan your route according to the current ZTL map, or you could attract a heavy fine.
The SP601 often experiences heavy traffic, particularly around Centro Regina. The SP1096 runs parallel to that route, so you can avoid congestion by driving further inland. The SS148 is equally prone to congestion, but that’s easily avoided by diverting onto the side roads via Castagnetta and Casale Castagnola.
The shortest routes through Pomezia are often the most complicated. If you don’t have a GPS, it’s best to take the primary routes. This way, you’ll avoid hairpin turns and winding streets. If you accidentally take the wrong turn, you might have to add a kilometre or more to your route.
Pedestrians always have right of way in Pomezia, so heed the white pedestrian lines and keep an eye open for those on foot. There are a number of parking lots throughout the region, with white lines indicating free spots. Blue lines indicate paid parking, which is generally charged via machine.
There are ample parking lots to the south of the SS148. Piazza del Mercato offers free parking that’s conveniently central. Parcheggio Lamarmora and Parcheggio La Malfa are two more central lots, but if you’re on a coastal trip, Piazza del Mercato offers free parking right next to Torvaianica.
