🇳🇱 Same-country drive · Netherlands
Driving from Rotterdam to The Hague
Quick drive from Rotterdam to The Hague via the S113. Get essential info for this short Dutch road trip. Plan your route.
- Drive time
- 27m
- Distance
- 24 km
- Same day?
- Yes, half day
- under 4 h
- Fuel cost
- ≈ €4
- petrol · diesel ≈ €3
- 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:
- 30 km (+6 km)
- Duration:
- 30m
Via: A4 · A20
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 24, 2026 and reviewed against the route summary card. Read our methodology.
Picking up the S113 directly from Rotterdam's ring road marks the start of your swift journey towards The Hague. This isn't a trip that demands extensive planning; it’s a straightforward hop across a densely populated corner of the Netherlands. The S113, essentially an urban arterial road, carries you efficiently through the landscape, with the urban sprawl of Rotterdam gradually giving way to the nearer suburbs of The Hague.
As you proceed, you’ll notice the landscape remains predominantly flat, characteristic of the Dutch terrain. There are no dramatic border crossings or differing road rules to contend with since you remain within the Netherlands. Speed limits are generally consistent and clearly signposted. Keep an eye out for the transition as you approach The Hague; the urban environment will thicken again, signalling your imminent arrival.
This particular route is ideal for those looking to maximise time exploring either Rotterdam or The Hague, rather than spending it on the road. The S113 is your direct conduit, designed for this kind of inter-city transit within the Randstad conurbation. Once you’ve navigated the final urban junctions, you’ll find yourself entering The Hague, ready to explore its governmental significance, cultural institutions, and coastal proximity.
Route highlights
- The S113 urban arterial road
- Flat Dutch polder landscape
- Transition from Rotterdam to The Hague suburbs
- Efficient urban transit within the Randstad
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:
- 24 km
- Duration:
- 27m (free-flow, no traffic)
Key moves
Things to know before you set off — borders, sides of the road, tolls.
Long rural stretch on S113 Stadhoudersweg
Plan for about 15 km of two-lane country roads. Slower than motorway, but often the pretty part — fewer overtakes after dark.
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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S113 Stadhoudersweg15 km
Route character
How much of the drive is motorway vs. secondary vs. rural.
Secondary-road drive — slower but often prettier.
- Motorway
- 6%
- Secondary
- 75%
- 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)
≈ €4
1.8 L × €2.34 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €3
1.4 L × €2.31 / L · 6 L/100 km
Electric (DC fast)
≈ €3
4 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 2026-05-11.
Weather by month
Average daytime high / overnight low and typical monthly rainfall, over the past five years.
🇳🇱 Rotterdam
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
🇳🇱 The Hague
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7°
3°
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9°
4°
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11°
4°
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14°
7°
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17°
10°
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21°
14°
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21°
15°
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22°
15°
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20°
13°
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16°
11°
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11°
6°
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9°
5°
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| 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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Wed 20
⛅
15° / 14°
0.5mm
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Thu 21
⛅
17° / 13°
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Fri 22
☀️
22° / 13°
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Sat 23
☀️
20° / 15°
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Sun 24
⛅
22° / 14°
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Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 4 manoeuvres
- Coolsingel 0.3 km
- Stadhoudersweg (S113) 15 km
- Buitenom (S100) 0.2 km
- Sirtemastraat
Cycling from Rotterdam to The Hague
Touring-pace bicycle route generated by BRouter, with elevation gain and matched against the EuroVelo cycle network.
- Distance
- 26 km
- vs 24 km driving
- Riding time
- 1h 12m
- Touring pace; experienced riders cut this 20–30%.
- Total climb
- ↑ 13 m
Routed on the BRouter trekking profile — balanced for paved leisure tourers; gravel and fast-bike profiles produce different lines.
This route doesn't follow any EuroVelo network sections — expect mixed local cycle paths and quiet roads.
Show route on map
By coach from Rotterdam to The Hague
Indicative duration of the fastest direct long-distance coach found in the FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus EU schedules.
- Travel time
- 15m
- Direct
- Operator
- FlixBus-eu
- Departures / day
- ~8
- 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 on the S113 between Rotterdam and The Hague?
No, there are no tolls on the S113 for this route as it is a public road within the Netherlands.
Do I need a vignette for this drive?
A vignette is not required for this drive as you are travelling entirely within the Netherlands.
Are there any Low Emission Zones (LEZ) on this route?
While Rotterdam and The Hague both have LEZ regulations, the S113 itself is a main artery. It's unlikely you'll drive directly through a restricted zone on this specific short transit, but always check local signage and specific city regulations for The Hague if you plan to explore its centre.
What's the typical speed limit on the S113?
Speed limits on urban arterial roads like the S113 vary, but commonly range from 50 km/h to 70 km/h, with sections potentially being 100 km/h. Always adhere to posted signs.
How this page is built
Compiled by COD Solutions Oy from open European data — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for the route geometry, BRouter for the bicycle route, 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.