🇳🇱 Same-country drive · Netherlands
Driving from Eindhoven to Breda
Essential tips for your short drive between the tech-forward streets of Eindhoven and the historic military hub of Breda via the A58.
- Drive time
- 54m
- Distance
- 61 km
- Same day?
- Yes, half day
- under 4 h
- Fuel cost
- ≈ €11
- petrol · diesel ≈ €8
- Tolls
- Toll-free
- no charges en route
- EV charging
- Unknown
- not yet surveyed
On this page
Route map
Route options
Other paths OSRM found between the two cities — handy when traffic, tolls, or scenery matter more than raw speed.
Alternative
+3m- Distance:
- 60 km (−1 km)
- Duration:
- 57m
Via: A58 · N282
Avoids motorways
+25m- Distance:
- 66 km (+5 km)
- Duration:
- 1h 19m
Via: N282
How else can you make this trip?
Driving is the focus of this guide; here's how cycling, coach, and (soon) train and plane stack up for the same pair.
What the drive is like
Drafted from the route's computed data on April 25, 2026 and reviewed against the route summary card. Read our methodology.
You join the A58 on the western edge of Eindhoven, where the busy industrial arteries of the city quickly surrender to the flat, open landscapes of North Brabant. This stretch of motorway functions as the primary east-west lifeline through the region, maintaining a consistent flow that rarely encounters significant topographical challenges. Be mindful of the strictly enforced 100 km/h speed limit that applies across the Dutch motorway network during daytime hours, as speed cameras are frequent and calibrated to capture even minor infractions.
As you progress toward Tilburg and eventually Breda, the route passes through a mix of forested patches and intensive agricultural fields characteristic of the Dutch interior. Road surfaces in this province are exceptionally well-maintained, though the density of junctions requires constant vigilance. Keep a close watch on the digital overhead signs, as traffic management systems often adjust speed limits dynamically based on real-time congestion data near the larger urban interchanges.
Approaching Breda, the character of the surroundings shifts from the high-tech modernism of Eindhoven toward a more historic atmosphere. The military heritage of Breda becomes evident as you transition off the A58 and enter the city’s ring roads. If you are navigating toward the city center, prepare for narrow streets and restricted access zones that prioritize cyclists and pedestrians, making it wise to park at one of the designated peripheral lots rather than attempting to navigate the core by car.
Route highlights
- The transition from Eindhoven's industrial outskirts to the rural Brabant plains
- Dynamic overhead traffic management systems near Tilburg
- Breda's historic military architecture visible upon entry
- Well-maintained road surfaces throughout the 61-kilometer transit
Trip plan
How to think about the drive: one day, split, or overnight.
Short hop
Under two hours behind the wheel. Grab a coffee, set the playlist, done before lunch.
- Distance:
- 61 km
- Duration:
- 54m (free-flow, no traffic)
Must-know before you go
The things a driver from another country wouldn't think to ask about — fines, stickers, payment cards, opening hours.
Tolls, vignettes & road payment
No motorway tolls, but Westerschelde tunnel charges
TipDutch motorways are free for cars, but a few specific crossings charge. The Westerscheldetunnel near Vlissingen is €5–7. Kil Tunnel (A29) and Liefkenshoektunnel (Antwerp side) are similarly priced. Pay contactless on entry — there's no booth queue.
Driving rules & habits
Bicycles have right-of-way at unmarked junctions
UsefulIn the Netherlands, cyclists are treated as full traffic and often given priority you'd expect from a pedestrian crossing back home. Always check the bike lane before turning. At a roundabout in town, cyclists get the inside line and you yield. The rule that bites is unmarked junctions in residential streets — yield to the bike.
Fuel stations
Contactless cards work at virtually every motorway pump
TipMajor brand stations (Shell, Total, BP, Repsol, Cepsa, OMV, Eni, Esso) take Visa and Mastercard contactless without an issue. American Express and Diners are spotty south of the Alps. A €100 pre-authorisation hold is normal — it releases within 5 days. Carry €50 cash for the rare independent station.
Money & connectivity
EU roaming covers calls, texts and data at no extra cost
TipYour home EU SIM works at home rates across every EU member, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The "fair use" cap on data only applies if you're abroad more than four months. For a 2-week road trip, just use your phone normally — but switch off "data roaming" if you're leaving the EU into UK / CH for any segment.
Emergency & breakdown
112 works everywhere in the EU and continental neighbours
TipSingle number for police, ambulance, fire — works from any phone, any network, any country. On motorways, the orange SOS pillars every 2km connect direct to the regional traffic control centre and pinpoint your location. Use them over your phone if you can — it speeds the response.
Rules, fees, and thresholds change. Always verify against the official source the day before you drive — this page is a checklist, not a legal reference.
Main roads
The highways this route spends the most kilometres on.
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A58 Tilburgseweg43 km
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A27 —2 km
Route character
How much of the drive is motorway vs. secondary vs. rural.
Motorway drive — fast, predictable, uneventful.
- Motorway
- 78%
- Secondary
- 3%
- Other / rural
- 19%
Drive difficulty
At-a-glance feel: how demanding is this drive for one driver?
Overall
Easy
Straightforward drive. One driver, one day, little to worry about beyond fuel and a toilet stop.
- No major complicating factors — motorway-heavy, single country, comfortable length.
Fuel & tolls
Rough cost expectation for a typical EU passenger car. Treat as an estimate — pump prices change weekly.
Petrol (RON 95)
≈ €11
4.6 L × €2.39 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €8
3.7 L × €2.26 / L · 6 L/100 km
Electric (DC fast)
≈ €7
11 kWh × €0.65 / kWh · 17.5 kWh/100 km
Public DC fast charging — slower AC charging at home or hotels typically costs about half.
Prices last refreshed 2026-05-25.
Weather by month
Average daytime high / overnight low and typical monthly rainfall, over the past five years.
🇳🇱 Eindhoven
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6°
2°
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9°
3°
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12°
4°
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15°
6°
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20°
10°
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24°
14°
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24°
15°
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24°
15°
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21°
13°
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16°
10°
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10°
5°
|
8°
4°
|
| 95mm | 61mm | 73mm | 86mm | 84mm | 57mm | 92mm | 64mm | 68mm | 101mm | 79mm | 67mm |
hot mild cold
🇳🇱 Breda
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7°
2°
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9°
3°
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12°
4°
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15°
6°
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19°
10°
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23°
13°
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23°
14°
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23°
15°
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21°
13°
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16°
10°
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10°
5°
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8°
4°
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| 99mm | 67mm | 75mm | 75mm | 88mm | 53mm | 100mm | 61mm | 68mm | 104mm | 94mm | 69mm |
hot mild cold
Next 5 days at Breda
Live forecast — refreshes every few hours.
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Sun 7
⛅
19° / 13°
0.1mm
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Mon 8
🌧️
20° / 12°
57.2mm
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Tue 9
🌧️
17° / 11°
20.8mm
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Wed 10
⛅
16° / 10°
2.7mm
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Thu 11
⛅
17° / 10°
0.6mm
Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 10 manoeuvres
- Vestdijk 0.4 km
- Noord Brabantlaan 0.3 km
- Tilburgseweg 2 km
- Tilburgseweg (N2) 1 km
- Tilburgseweg (A58) 17 km
- (A58) 26 km
- (A27) 2 km
- Nieuwe Ginnekenstraat 0.2 km
- van Coothplein
- Nieuwstraat
By coach from Eindhoven to Breda
Indicative duration of the fastest direct long-distance coach found in the FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus EU schedules.
- Travel time
- 35m
- Direct
- Operator
- FlixBus-eu
- Departures / day
- ~1
- Approximate based on the published schedule.
Show coach corridor on map
Schedules sourced from the FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus GTFS feeds via transport.data.gouv.fr. Times are indicative; verify on the operator's site before booking.
Booking link coming soon.
Frequently asked
Are there any tolls or vignettes required for this route?
No, there are no tolls or vignettes required for driving on public motorways in the Netherlands.
What is the speed limit on the A58?
The daytime speed limit on Dutch motorways is generally 100 km/h. Always check for overhead electronic signage, which may lower the limit further during peak hours or if there is heavy congestion.
Is it easy to drive into the center of Breda?
Breda’s city center is historic and largely pedestrian-friendly. It is recommended to use the 'Park and Ride' facilities or designated parking garages on the edge of the center rather than driving into the inner historic streets.
How this page is built
Compiled by COD Solutions Oy from open European data — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for the route geometry, Open-Meteo for monthly climate normals, and Google Gemini drafts the narrative and FAQ from the computed route data. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.