How far is it from Brussels to Westerlo?

The distance between Brussels and Westerlo is 60 km by road.

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

The drive from Brussels to Westerlo takes approximately 1 h by car.

The fastest route from Brussels to Westerlo covers 60 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Westerlo lies roughly to the north-east of Brussels.

Towns on the route from Brussels to Westerlo include Alsemberg, Archennes, Baal, Heist-op-den-Berg.

On the route from Brussels to Westerlo you can take a break at toliet de brouckere, Wezemaal.

Distance: 60 kmDrive time: 1 h

Driving from Brussels to Westerlo takes about 1 h via E314. The distance is 60 km. The straight-line distance is 48 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Schaerbeek, Machelen, Rotselaar, Betekom, Herselt. Driving directions

Driving directions42 · 60 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 Westerlo to Brussels covers roughly the same distance, 60 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 3 September 2026.

How far is it from Brussels to Westerlo?: The distance between Brussels and Westerlo is 60 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brussels to Westerlo?: The drive from Brussels to Westerlo takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Brussels to Westerlo?: The fastest route from Brussels to Westerlo covers 60 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Westerlo from Brussels?: Westerlo lies roughly to the north-east of Brussels.
Which towns do you pass between Brussels and Westerlo?: Towns on the route from Brussels to Westerlo include Alsemberg, Archennes, Baal, Heist-op-den-Berg.
Where can I stop to rest between Brussels and Westerlo?: On the route from Brussels to Westerlo you can take a break at toliet de brouckere, Wezemaal.