Where are we now?
'Adesso' — 'a-DES-so'. Three syllables; double 's'; stress on second syllable.
Use during the journey when you are curious about your location, want to track progress, or feel the driver may be taking an unexpected route.
'Dove siamo' uses 'essere' in the first-person plural: 'where are we'. 'Adesso' means now/currently. A simple, natural question that also serves as a subtle check on the route without sounding accusatory.
In che zona siamo?
What area are we in?
Asks for the neighbourhood rather than the exact street.
Quanto manca all'arrivo?
How long until we arrive?
Asks about remaining time rather than current location.
Siamo sulla strada giusta?
Are we on the right road?
More pointed; use if you suspect a detour.
Italian taxi drivers are proud of knowing every street in their city. Asking 'dove siamo' is a conversation opener that most drivers enjoy — they often give a mini tour of landmarks as they explain the area.