Distance between Ghent and Brussels

The distance from Ghent to Brussels is 56 kilometers by road including 47 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 41 minutes and goes through Merelbeke, Melle, Wetteren, Lede, Alost, Denderleeuw and Affligem.

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Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Ghent 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
B401 9 km, 08 min
Merelbeke 9 km 0:08 08 min 0.6 L
E40 4 km, 02 min
Melle 12 km 0:10 10 min 0.8 L
E40 5 km, 02 min
Wetteren 17 km 0:13 13 min 1.2 L
E40 3 km, 01 min
Lede 20 km 0:14 14 min 1.6 L
E40 12 km, 06 min
Alost 32 km 0:21 21 min 2.2 L
E40 5 km, 02 min
Affligem 37 km 0:24 24 min 2.9 L
E40 5 km, 02 min
Ternat 43 km 0:27 27 min 3.0 L
E40 6 km, 03 min
Dilbeek 49 km 0:30 30 min 3.8 L
E40 N9a 8 km, 11 min
Brussels 56 km 0:41 41 min 4.4 L
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Ghent 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
B401 9 km, 08 min
Merelbeke 9 km 0:08 08 min 0.6 L
E40 4 km, 02 min
Melle 12 km 0:10 10 min 0.8 L
E40 5 km, 02 min
Wetteren 17 km 0:13 13 min 1.2 L
E40 3 km, 01 min
Lede 20 km 0:14 14 min 1.6 L
E40 12 km, 06 min
Alost 32 km 0:21 21 min 2.2 L
E40 5 km, 02 min
Affligem 37 km 0:24 24 min 2.9 L
E40 5 km, 02 min
Ternat 43 km 0:27 27 min 3.0 L
E40 6 km, 03 min
Dilbeek 49 km 0:30 30 min 3.8 L
E40 2 km, 01 min
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe 51 km 0:32 32 min 4.0 L
N9a 3 km, 03 min
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean 53 km 0:35 35 min 4.1 L
N9a R20 3 km, 06 min
Brussels 56 km 0:41 41 min 4.4 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Ghent to Brussels?

Fuel cost: 7.9 AUD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 56 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.75 AUD / L)

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How long is a car ride from Ghent to Brussels?

Driving time: 41 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 44 km with a maximum speed 110 km/h = 24 min
  • 3 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 1 min
  • 5 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 6 min
  • 2 km with a maximum speed 30 km/h = 4 min
  • 1 km with a maximum speed 20 km/h = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Ghent to Brussels by land?

The distance between Ghent and Brussels is 56 km by road including 47 km on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Ghent and Brussels respectively.

How far is Ghent to Brussels by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Ghent and Brussels is 50 km.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Ghent and Brussels respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Ghent from Brussels by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 50 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Ghent to Brussels?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 12 min to cover the distance of 50 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 14 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Ghent and Brussels?

The halfway point between Ghent and Brussels is Alost. It is located about 4 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Alost to Ghent is 32 km and driving will take about 21 min. The road between Alost and Brussels has length 25 km and will take approximately 20 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Lede is in 20 km from Ghent and 36 km from Brussels
  • Affligem is in 37 km from Ghent and 19 km from Brussels

Where is Ghent in relation to Brussels?

Ghent is located 50 km north-west of Brussels.

Ghent has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.05383, longitude 3.72501.

Brussels has geographic coordinates: latitude 50.84656, longitude 4.3517.

Which highway goes from Ghent to Brussels?

The route from Ghent to Brussels follows E40.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • N9a: 3 km
  • B401: 1 km
  • E17: 1 km
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