🇳🇱 Same-country drive · Netherlands
Driving from Nijmegen to The Hague
A practical guide for driving the 135 km route from historic Nijmegen to the administrative seat of The Hague, covering key roads and local traffic nuances.
- Drive time
- 1h 53m
- Distance
- 135 km
- Same day?
- Yes, half day
- under 4 h
- Fuel cost
- ≈ €24
- petrol · diesel ≈ €18
- 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.
Avoids motorways
+59m- Distance:
- 145 km (+10 km)
- Duration:
- 2h 52m
Via: N322 · Van Heemstraweg · N320
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 53m
135 km · €24 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 depart Nijmegen via the A73, quickly trading the historic streets of the country's oldest city for the efficient, multi-lane flow of the Dutch motorway network. Transitioning onto the N322 and eventually the A15, you cut through the low-lying polders that define the landscape between the Rhine delta and the coast. The shift from rural Gelderland to the industrial intensity of the Rotterdam periphery happens almost without notice; keep a sharp eye on the overhead gantries, as the 100 km/h speed limit is strictly enforced by digital surveillance across the entire country during daytime hours.
As you join the A16 toward Rotterdam, the traffic volume swells significantly. Navigating the interchanges requires patience, particularly during weekday peaks when commuters funnel into the port area. The route eventually merges onto the A13, where the character of the drive narrows. You are now firmly in the Randstad, where the density of the Dutch urban fabric becomes palpable. The transition into The Hague feels abrupt, as the open polder views are replaced by the distinct architecture of the seat of government.
Keep in mind that while there are no tolls or vignettes to manage on this route, the navigation challenges are entirely focused on lane discipline and traffic density. The major tunnels and bridges along the A15 can become bottleneck points if there is a minor incident, so monitor local radio or traffic apps for real-time updates. Once you reach the city limits, watch for the local low-emission regulations; while the A13 provides a clear artery into the city, parking in the historic center is notoriously limited and strictly managed. Plan your arrival for the outskirts and use the efficient tram network if your final destination is near the Binnenhof.
Route highlights
- The crossing of the Waal river near Nijmegen
- The transition through the industrial landscape of the Rotterdam port area
- The A13 motorway approach into the government heart of The Hague
- The dense, well-marked interchanges connecting the A15 to the A16
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:
- 135 km
- Duration:
- 1h 53m (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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A16 —22 km
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N322 Maas en Waalweg15 km
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A13 —9 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.
Motorway drive — fast, predictable, uneventful.
- Motorway
- 76%
- Secondary
- 18%
- Other / rural
- 6%
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)
≈ €24
10.1 L × €2.39 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €18
8.1 L × €2.26 / L · 6 L/100 km
Electric (DC fast)
≈ €15
24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6°
2°
|
9°
3°
|
12°
4°
|
14°
6°
|
19°
10°
|
22°
13°
|
23°
15°
|
23°
15°
|
21°
13°
|
15°
10°
|
10°
5°
|
8°
4°
|
| 95mm | 65mm | 69mm | 80mm | 85mm | 69mm | 92mm | 74mm | 71mm | 96mm | 81mm | 74mm |
hot mild cold
🇳🇱 The Hague
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7°
3°
|
9°
4°
|
11°
4°
|
14°
7°
|
17°
10°
|
21°
14°
|
21°
15°
|
22°
15°
|
20°
13°
|
16°
11°
|
11°
6°
|
9°
5°
|
| 111mm | 65mm | 67mm | 80mm | 78mm | 52mm | 114mm | 76mm | 95mm | 120mm | 128mm | 86mm |
hot mild cold
Next 5 days at The Hague
Live forecast — refreshes every few hours.
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Sun 7
⛅
17° / 14°
0.5mm
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Mon 8
🌧️
19° / 13°
24.6mm
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Tue 9
🌧️
16° / 12°
14.3mm
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Wed 10
🌧️
16° / 12°
3.3mm
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Thu 11
🌧️
15° / 11°
2.2mm
Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 16 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) 20 km
- (A13) 9 km
- Buitenom (S100) 0.2 km
- Sirtemastraat
Frequently asked
Is there a toll for this route?
No, there are no road tolls or vignettes required for driving anywhere in the Netherlands.
What is the speed limit on Dutch motorways?
During the day, from 06:00 to 19:00, the speed limit is 100 km/h. At night, higher limits may apply, but always follow the posted signs.
Should I worry about city center access in The Hague?
The Hague has various environmental and parking zones. It is often easier to park in a designated P+R facility on the edge of the city and complete your journey by public transport.
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.