It is a part of the municipality of Nijkerk, and lies about 5 km east of Amersfoort.

Between 1806 and 1809, the road from Amersfoort to Deventer was paved which resulted in an increase of economical activity in the village.

[6] In national context, the town is mostly known because of the homonymous motorway interchange between the E30, E231 and E232.

This interchange is an important hub for north- and eastbound traffic in the Netherlands.

Hoevelaken railway station opened in 2012 to serve the town.