A system for routing a vehicle based on roadway characteristics includes a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) for determining a geographical location of the vehicle, a vehicle communication system for communicating with server systems, and a vehicle controller in electrical communication with the GNSS and the vehicle communication system. The vehicle controller is programmed to determine a vehicle mass, vehicle height, and vehicle width and receive a navigation request from an occupant of the vehicle. The vehicle controller is further programmed to determine a navigation route using at least the GNSS and the vehicle communication system in response to receiving the navigation request. The navigation route is based at least in part on the vehicle mass, vehicle height, and vehicle width.