If you’re setting off by car from Milan to Borgo Veneto, wait until the city traffic has thinned out, then head out via the A4/E70 toward the Veneto plains. From the center, it usually takes about 10–20 minutes just to clear the inner-city congestion, and then roughly 1.5–2 hours on the motorway depending on exactly where you’re starting and how busy it is. If you’re using a rental, set your navigation before you leave, keep an eye out for toll booths, and plan to park on arrival near your accommodation in Borgo Veneto rather than trying to wrestle with city-center parking later.
For a final look at the city, start in Piazza del Duomo while the crowds are finally easing off; at this hour the square feels grand rather than frantic, and you get that classic Milan send-off with the cathedral lit up against the dark sky. Walk a few minutes over to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II for a slow pass under the glass roof, where the boutiques are mostly closing and the arcade feels almost cinematic. If you want a proper final coffee stop, duck into Marchesi 1824 inside the Galleria for an espresso or a small pastry — expect around €10–20 per person, and late evening hours can be a bit variable, so don’t bank on a long sit-down.
If you still have a little time before heading out, take a short taxi or Metro hop to Parco Sempione for one last calmer stretch of Milan air. Stick to the main paths for a 30-minute wander; it’s especially nice just after sunset when the park is quiet and you can catch a glimpse of Castello Sforzesco nearby without the daytime bustle. From there, it’s an easy return to your car and then straight out of the city on the A4/E70. Try to leave with enough buffer for the motorway and one last bathroom stop before the long drive, especially if you’re arriving in Borgo Veneto late at night.