Day trip from Leeuwarden to Haarlem
Haarlem lies 121 km (75 mi) south-west of Leeuwarden, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 121 km (75 mi) apart, Haarlem is a realistic day trip from Leeuwarden: about 1 h 58 min each way by road.
| Leeuwarden | Haarlem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | The Netherlands |
| Population | 124,481 | 162,543 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 8911–8941 | 2011–2037 |
What to see in Haarlem
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Frans Hals Museum | 195,000 | — |
| Teylers Museum | 126,581 | 2017 |
| Verwey Museum Haarlem | 22,000 | — |
The busiest is Frans Hals Museum at 195,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Haarlem
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Staying in Haarlem
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Common questions
How far is Haarlem from Leeuwarden?
121 km (75 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Leeuwarden; by road roughly 147 km (92 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leeuwarden to Haarlem by road?
About 1 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Leeuwarden and Haarlem?
No, both are on Europe/Amsterdam at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.