Quick answer
You cannot directly drive a car in Nivalis Nights. The official FAQ says taxis connect the city's districts, while players can steer a boat. The FAQ also says the city is not fully open world: some areas can be explored freely and other parts are background environments.
How movement works, according to the official FAQ
The pinned FAQ answers the driving question directly: taxis handle district-to-district travel, and the player can pilot a boat. It describes freely explorable areas within districts rather than a completely open city.
This means a guide should not promise that every visible street or building can be entered. The exact number of districts, taxi cost, travel time, route map, and boat controls are not specified in the cited FAQ.
Planning a route
Before leaving a business or home, check the in-game map and destination markers, then follow the travel prompt the game provides. Keep an eye on the clock if a task has a deadline. This is a general navigation habit, not a verified claim about travel costs or time progression.
Sources and update status
Official Nivalis Nights FAQ checked September 29, 2026. Route maps and travel timings are not yet documented here.