How far is it from Brussels to Herent?

The distance between Brussels and Herent is 31 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brussels to Herent?

The drive from Brussels to Herent takes approximately 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Brussels to Herent covers 31 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Herent lies roughly to the east of Brussels.

Distance: 31 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Brussels to Herent takes about 30 min via E40. The distance is 31 km. The straight-line distance is 24 km. Driving directions

Driving directions31 · 31 km

1 Depart left onto Rue de l'Amigo - Vruntstraat 86 m
2 Continue right onto Rue de la Violette - Violetstraat 162 m
3 Continue U-turn onto Rue du Lombard - Lombardstraat 24 m
4 Turn sharp left onto Rue de l'Hôpital - Gasthuisstraat 35 m
5 Turn slightly left onto Rue Saint-Jean - Sint-Jansstraat 178 m
6 At end of road, turn right onto Place de l'Albertine - Albertinaplein 43 m
7 Continue left onto Place de l'Albertine - Albertinaplein 113 m
8 Turn right onto Mont des Arts - Kunstberg 180 m
9 At end of road, turn right onto Coudenberg - Koudenberg 178 m
10 At end of road, turn left onto Place Royale - Koningsplein 108 m
11 Turn right onto Place des Palais - Paleizenplein 302 m
12 Keep slightly left onto Place des Palais - Paleizenplein 24 m
13 Turn left onto Rue Ducale - Hertogstraat 103 m

The return trip from Herent to Brussels covers roughly the same distance, 31 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

How far is it from Brussels to Herent?: The distance between Brussels and Herent is 31 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brussels to Herent?: The drive from Brussels to Herent takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Brussels to Herent?: The fastest route from Brussels to Herent covers 31 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Herent from Brussels?: Herent lies roughly to the east of Brussels.