Birmingham, United Kingdom to Rotterdam, Netherlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

272.3 miles 438.3 km · straight line
420.1 miles actual route 676.1 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
£64 - £78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Rotterdam, Netherlands?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Rotterdam, Netherlands is 272.3 miles (438.3 km) as the crow flies. Rotterdam, Netherlands is located E of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.1 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Rotterdam, Netherlands is in Netherlands.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, United Kingdom and Rotterdam, Netherlands. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min £64 - £78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Rotterdam, Netherlands

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Rotterdam, Netherlands
51.92°N, 4.48°E
Europe/Amsterdam
-2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM