🇳🇱 Same-country drive · Netherlands
Driving from Nijmegen to Rotterdam
A straightforward drive from the historic riverside of Nijmegen to the modern port architecture of Rotterdam, navigating the A15 corridor.
- Drive time
- 1h 32m
- Distance
- 109 km
- Same day?
- Yes, half day
- under 4 h
- Fuel cost
- ≈ €20
- petrol · diesel ≈ €15
- 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
+17m- Distance:
- 131 km (+21 km)
- Duration:
- 1h 49m
Via: A59 · A50 · A16 · A326
Avoids motorways
+44m- Distance:
- 121 km (+12 km)
- Duration:
- 2h 17m
Via: N214 · N322 · Rotterdamseweg · Van Heemstraweg
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.
1h 32m
109 km · €20 fuel
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No direct service
Our coach data (FlixBus + BlaBlaCar) doesn't list a direct service for this pair. National operators (e.g., National Express in the UK, Eurolines feeders) may still cover it — check their site directly.
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 leave the historic riverbanks of Nijmegen via the A73, quickly transitioning to the N322 to cut through the heart of the Dutch countryside. This secondary road offers a welcome break from the standard motorway grind, winding through the flat, polder-heavy landscape of the Gelderland province before funneling you toward the industrial arteries that feed the coast. Expect a steady, rhythmic pace here, as the Dutch road system is exceptionally well-maintained but strictly policed for speed.
Merging onto the A15 at Echteld marks the final, utilitarian leg of your journey into Rotterdam. This stretch is the lifeblood of European logistics, and you will immediately notice the shift in traffic composition as heavy goods vehicles dominate the landscape. The tarmac is smooth, but the volume of lorries means lane discipline is essential; keep to the right except when passing to avoid obstructing the constant flow of freight moving toward the port.
Keep a close eye on your speedometer as you approach the metropolitan area. The Netherlands enforces a daytime motorway limit of 100 km/h, and speed cameras are frequent and unforgiving. As the skyline of Rotterdam begins to rise on the horizon, the road network grows complex with major junctions leading into the city center or toward the sprawling harbor facilities. Ensure your GPS is locked on your specific destination within the city, as the bypasses can be dense and confusing if you miss an exit in the heavy commuter flow.
Route highlights
- The transition from the A73 into the quiet, rural stretch of the N322.
- The immense logistical scale of the A15 motorway near the Rotterdam port area.
- The historic Roman-influenced riverside setting of Nijmegen before departure.
- The modern, sharp skyline architecture as you enter Rotterdam.
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:
- 109 km
- Duration:
- 1h 32m (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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A15 —64 km
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N322 Maas en Waalweg15 km
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A16 —7 km
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A73 —5 km
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N323 Prins Willem-Alexanderweg4 km
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S103 Graafseweg3 km
Route character
How much of the drive is motorway vs. secondary vs. rural.
Mixed motorway + secondary — varied pace, some scenic stretches.
- Motorway
- 71%
- Secondary
- 22%
- Other / rural
- 7%
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)
≈ €20
8.2 L × €2.39 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €15
6.6 L × €2.26 / L · 6 L/100 km
Electric (DC fast)
≈ €12
19 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.
🇳🇱 Nijmegen
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6°
2°
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9°
3°
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12°
4°
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14°
6°
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19°
10°
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22°
13°
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23°
15°
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23°
15°
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21°
13°
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15°
10°
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10°
5°
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8°
4°
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| 95mm | 65mm | 69mm | 80mm | 85mm | 69mm | 92mm | 74mm | 71mm | 96mm | 81mm | 74mm |
hot mild cold
🇳🇱 Rotterdam
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7°
2°
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9°
4°
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11°
4°
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14°
7°
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18°
10°
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22°
14°
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22°
15°
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23°
15°
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21°
13°
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16°
11°
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10°
6°
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8°
5°
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| 100mm | 60mm | 67mm | 74mm | 84mm | 51mm | 115mm | 68mm | 84mm | 114mm | 108mm | 76mm |
hot mild cold
Next 5 days at Rotterdam
Live forecast — refreshes every few hours.
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Sun 7
⛅
18° / 14°
1.6mm
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Mon 8
🌧️
20° / 13°
36.8mm
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Tue 9
🌧️
16° / 12°
28.3mm
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Wed 10
🌧️
16° / 11°
3.9mm
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Thu 11
⛅
16° / 11°
1mm
Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 15 manoeuvres
- van Oldenbarneveltstraat 0.3 km
- Graafseweg (S103) 3 km
- Gaziantepplein (S100) 0.1 km
- Neerbosscheweg 3 km
- (A73) 5 km
- Maas en Waalweg (N322) 8 km
- —
- Maas en Waalweg (N322) 7 km
- Maas en Waalweg (N322)
- Prins Willem-Alexanderweg (N323) 4 km
- (A15) 64 km
- (A16) 2 km
- (A16) 5 km
- Abram van Rijckevorselweg (S107) 0.3 km
- Coolsingel
Frequently asked
Are there any tolls or vignettes required for this route?
No, all roads on this route are toll-free, and the Netherlands does not require a vignette for passenger vehicles.
What is the speed limit on Dutch motorways?
During the day, from 06:00 to 19:00, the maximum speed limit on motorways is 100 km/h. At night, some sections allow for higher speeds, but always follow the posted signs.
Is the traffic heavy on the A15?
Yes, the A15 is a primary logistics corridor. Expect heavy truck traffic at almost all times of the day, particularly near major ports and industrial hubs.
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.