Cities Near The Hague
Cities near The Hague, Netherlands: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Delft, Leiden, Zoetermeer. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to The Hague, Netherlands is Delft, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DelftVermeer and blue pottery | 5 mi / 9 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| LeidenCanals and a great university | 10 mi / 16 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ZoetermeerModern suburb and lakes | 8 mi / 13 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| RotterdamBold modern architecture | 13 mi / 21 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GoudaCheese and a market square | 18 mi / 29 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Spijkenisse | 16 mi / 26 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hoofddorp | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dordrecht | 24 mi / 39 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Velsen-Zuid | 30 mi / 49 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Amsterdam | 32 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from The Hague
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Delft, Leiden, Zoetermeer, Rotterdam, Gouda. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near The Hague include Delft, Leiden, Zoetermeer, Rotterdam, Gouda. The closest is Delft, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.