Distance between Leuven and Brussels

The distance from Leuven to Brussels is 18 miles by road including 12 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 24 minutes and goes through Herent, Cortenbergh, Zaventem, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert and Schaerbeek.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Leuven 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
E314 E40 7 mi, 08 min
Cortenbergh 7 mi 0:08 08 min 0.2 gal
E40 4 mi, 03 min
Zaventem 12 mi 0:12 12 min 0.3 gal
E40 3 mi, 02 min
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert 14 mi 0:15 15 min 0.5 gal
E40 1 mi, 01 min
Schaerbeek 16 mi 0:16 16 min 0.5 gal
E40 N3 2 mi, 08 min
Brussels 18 mi 0:24 24 min 0.6 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Leuven to Brussels?

Fuel cost: 2.4 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 18 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Leuven to Brussels?

Driving time: 24 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 12 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 10 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 1 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 4 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 19 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 12 mph = 5 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Leuven to Brussels by land?

The distance between Leuven and Brussels is 18 mi by road including 12.4 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Leuven and Brussels respectively.

What city is halfway between Leuven and Brussels?

The halfway point between Leuven and Brussels is Cortenbergh. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Cortenbergh to Leuven is 7 mi and driving will take about 8 min. The road between Cortenbergh and Brussels has length 11 mi and will take approximately 16 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Zaventem is in 12 mi from Leuven and 7 mi from Brussels

Where is Leuven in relation to Brussels?

Leuven is located 16 mi east of Brussels.

Leuven has geographic coordinates: latitude 50.8792, longitude 4.70117.

Brussels has geographic coordinates: latitude 50.84656, longitude 4.3517.

Which highway goes from Leuven to Brussels?

The route from Leuven to Brussels follows E40.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • E314: 3 mi
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