How long does it take to get there?
'Vuole' — 'VWO-le'. The 'uo' is a diphthong; do not separate into two distinct syllables.
Ask at the start of the journey to plan ahead, or to decide if a taxi is worthwhile compared to public transport.
'Ci vuole' is an impersonal expression meaning 'it takes'. 'Per arrivare' means 'to arrive'. This phrase is extremely versatile — add any destination or activity after 'per'.
Con questo traffico quanto ci vuole?
With this traffic, how long does it take?
Adds traffic as a variable — realistic in Italian cities.
Arriviamo prima delle tre?
Will we arrive before three o'clock?
Asks against a specific deadline.
C'è molto traffico a quest'ora?
Is there a lot of traffic at this hour?
Indirectly asks about journey time by checking traffic.
Italian traffic, especially in Rome, Naples, and Milan, is notoriously unpredictable. Experienced taxi drivers know their city's traffic patterns and will proactively suggest faster routes.