🇳🇱 Same-country drive · Netherlands
Driving from Tilburg to Nijmegen
A straightforward drive through the heart of the Netherlands, connecting the industrial history of Tilburg to the ancient heritage of Nijmegen.
- Drive time
- 1h 5m
- Distance
- 70 km
- Same day?
- Yes, half day
- under 4 h
- Fuel cost
- ≈ €13
- petrol · diesel ≈ €10
- 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
+11m- Distance:
- 89 km (+19 km)
- Duration:
- 1h 16m
Via: A50 · A58 · A326
Avoids motorways
+29m- Distance:
- 76 km (+6 km)
- Duration:
- 1h 34m
Via: N65
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 5m
70 km · €13 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 industrial sprawl of Tilburg by picking up the N65, which quickly funnels you onto the A59 heading east. This stretch is classic Dutch landscape, defined by flat horizons and polder drainage, though you will notice the intensity of local traffic thinning out as you bypass the smaller towns toward the A50 interchange. Maintain a strict eye on your speedometer, as the Netherlands enforces a blanket 100 km/h limit on motorways during daylight hours; the gantries adjust automatically, and local enforcement is rigorous.
As you transition onto the A50 near Oss, the route begins to feel more substantial, climbing slightly out of the river plains that define the geography of the southern provinces. You are moving from the 19th-century wool-production legacy of Tilburg into the ancient core of the Low Countries. The merge onto the A326 provides the final approach into Nijmegen, a city that feels immediately different from the modern industrial grids you left behind, with its historic waterfront and hilly topography that is a rarity in this region.
Driving in the Netherlands is exceptionally predictable, but be prepared for high volumes of heavy goods vehicles as you approach the logistics hubs near the Maas River. There are no tolls or vignettes to worry about, and the roads are exceptionally well-maintained, but ensure your lights are on during overcast days which are common in this coastal climate. If you arrive in July, be aware that the city center faces significant disruption due to the International Four Days Marches, and parking access will be heavily restricted near the Waal riverfront.
Route highlights
- The N65 corridor through the North Brabant countryside
- The A50/A326 junction approach to the Maas river valley
- Historic Waal riverfront in Nijmegen
- The shift from industrial Tilburg to the medieval architecture of the Netherlands' oldest city
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:
- 70 km
- Duration:
- 1h 5m (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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A59 —17 km
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N65 Rijksweg13 km
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A50 —11 km
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A65 —7 km
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A326 —6 km
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A2 —3 km
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S103 Graafseweg2 km
Route character
How much of the drive is motorway vs. secondary vs. rural.
Mixed motorway + secondary — varied pace, some scenic stretches.
- Motorway
- 67%
- Secondary
- 29%
- Other / rural
- 4%
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)
≈ €13
5.3 L × €2.39 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €10
4.2 L × €2.26 / L · 6 L/100 km
Electric (DC fast)
≈ €8
12 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.
🇳🇱 Tilburg
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6°
2°
|
9°
3°
|
12°
4°
|
15°
6°
|
19°
10°
|
23°
13°
|
23°
15°
|
24°
15°
|
21°
13°
|
16°
10°
|
10°
5°
|
8°
4°
|
| 100mm | 64mm | 74mm | 80mm | 84mm | 66mm | 100mm | 58mm | 62mm | 103mm | 93mm | 70mm |
hot mild cold
🇳🇱 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
Next 5 days at Nijmegen
Live forecast — refreshes every few hours.
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Sun 7
⛅
19° / 13°
0.4mm
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Mon 8
🌧️
20° / 12°
40.8mm
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Tue 9
🌧️
17° / 11°
15.6mm
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Wed 10
🌧️
15° / 10°
4mm
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Thu 11
🌧️
15° / 10°
4.4mm
Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 16 manoeuvres
- —
- (A65) 4 km
- (N65) 2 km
- Rijksweg (N65) 7 km
- Helvoirtseweg (N65) 4 km
- (A65) 3 km
- (A2) 0.6 km
- (A2) 3 km
- (A59) 17 km
- (A50) 11 km
- (A326) 6 km
- Wijchenseweg (N326) 0.1 km
- Wijchenseweg (N326) 0.1 km
- Wijchenseweg (N326)
- Graafseweg (S103) 2 km
- van Diemerbroeckstraat
Frequently asked
Are there any tolls on this route?
No, there are no tolls, vignettes, or congestion charges required for this drive within the Netherlands.
What is the speed limit I should look out for?
The standard motorway speed limit is 100 km/h during the day, though some sections may be marked lower. Always follow the digital signs on the gantries.
Is it difficult to drive into the center of Nijmegen?
Nijmegen has several historic narrow streets and dedicated zones for pedestrians and cyclists. It is best to use one of the peripheral parking garages and explore the city center on foot.
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.