Maastricht to Madrid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

850.4 miles 1368.6 km · straight line
1020.5 miles estimated 1642.3 km · driving distance
20h 32min estimated drive time
€208 - €256 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Maastricht from Madrid?

The distance from Maastricht to Madrid is 850.4 miles (1368.6 km) as the crow flies. Madrid is located SW of Maastricht. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1020.5 miles, taking about 20h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Maastricht is in Netherlands, while Madrid is in Spain.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Maastricht and Madrid. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Maastricht to Madrid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 32min €208 - €256 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 38min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 42min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Maastricht & Madrid

Quick Facts

Maastricht
50.85°N, 5.69°E
Europe/Amsterdam
50m elevation
Madrid
40.42°N, 3.70°W
Europe/Madrid
667m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients