A24 motorway: how much travel time do you save?

The A24 Blankenburg Connection links the A15 at Rozenburg directly to the A20 at Vlaardingen. For road users who previously had to travel via Rotterdam or the Beneluxtunnel, the A24 offers a shorter route. This article shows who benefits most and how to pay the toll easily.

The A24 improves accessibility around Rotterdam

Before the A24 opened, road users travelling between the Rozenburg, Hoek van Holland or Maassluis area and Vlaardingen or the A20 had to take a detour via Rotterdam or the Beneluxtunnel. The A24 provides a direct link that considerably shortens this journey for traffic travelling to or from the south-west of Rotterdam.

Rijkswaterstaat built the A24 to improve accessibility around Rotterdam and reduce traffic pressure on existing connections.

When deciding to build the A24, Rijkswaterstaat researched traffic bottlenecks in the region. The A24 (also known as the Blankenburg Connection) resolves a structural capacity shortage caused by the growth of the Port of Rotterdam and the surrounding residential area. Without the A24, traffic on existing connections would have continued to grow, resulting in longer journey times.

Commuters and hauliers benefit most from the A24

The A24 is particularly beneficial for road users who travel daily between:

  • Rozenburg, Brielle or Voorne-Putten towards Vlaardingen or the A20
  • The Westland or The Hague region towards the Port of Rotterdam
  • Maassluis towards the A20 or further towards Gouda and Utrecht

The time saving depends on your starting point, destination, time of day and traffic conditions. Use your navigation app to compare the A24 with other routes in real time.

For transport companies, the A24 may also be of interest. The road provides a direct link between the A15 (towards Europoort) and the A20 (towards Gouda and Utrecht), allowing you to avoid the busy traffic around Rotterdam city centre.

Weighing up travel time savings against toll costs

The A24 costs €1.57 per trip for light vehicles and €9.49 for heavy vehicles. Whether the toll is worth it depends mainly on fuel costs and the route:

  • a longer route uses more fuel and therefore usually costs more
  • the fuel price and type of vehicle determine how large this difference is
  • the time saving can be an additional benefit on top of lower fuel costs
  • you may be able to claim the costs from your employer

In many cases, the shorter route via the A24 can be just as cheap or even cheaper than the detour, due to lower fuel costs.

Daily use: automatic payment pays off

Do you use the A24 every day? Then paying automatically via MOVE-IZI is the most practical option. You register your number plate(s) once and link a payment method. Your passages are then processed automatically, with no extra costs on top of the official toll rate.

In your MOVE-IZI account you have a clear overview of all your trips and costs. This is useful if you want to claim travel expenses, for example.

An alternative route is always available

Anyone wishing to avoid the toll can always choose a free alternative route. This is a condition that Rijkswaterstaat imposed when e-TOL was introduced. Your navigation app automatically shows the journey times for both options.

Navigation apps calculate the time saving in real time

Navigation apps such as Google Maps, Waze and TomTom take the current traffic situation into account. You can choose between the toll route (A24) and a toll-free route.

The journey times shown are based on real-time traffic information and give a good picture of the time difference at that moment. Check your navigation app before departure to compare the options.

The A24 as a regular route: automatic payment is the logical choice

Do you use the A24 every day? Then paying automatically via MOVE-IZI is the most convenient option. You register your number plate once and link a payment method. After that, you never need to think about it again.

Via your account you always have insight into your trips and costs. This is useful for claiming travel expenses or keeping track of your business mileage.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the A24 always faster than the alternative route?

Not necessarily. Journey time depends on the traffic situation at that moment and the chosen route. Whether the A24 is faster also depends on your starting point and destination. For some journeys the A24 offers a clear time saving, while an alternative route may be just as fast or even faster for others. Check your navigation app for a real-time comparison.

Can I also use the A24 at night?

Yes. The A24 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, unless there is a closure due to roadworks or an incident.

How much does the A24 cost per month as a commuter?

For light vehicles the rate is €1.57 per trip. With two trips per working day and 20 working days per month, the monthly toll costs are €62.80.

Can I claim my toll costs?

This depends on your arrangements with your employer. Via your MOVE-IZI account you have an overview of all trips and amounts.