Berlin to Essen distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 531 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 14 min. The straight-line distance is 453 km (281 miles); Essen lies to the WSW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Essen to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 453 km | 64 min |
| Car (road) | 531 km | 5 h 14 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Essen would cost roughly 1070–1440 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 531 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Berlin and Essen is at 52.03° N, 10.18° E.
The nearest town is Bockenem, Landkreis Hildesheim, Niedersachsen — about 226 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Essen?
By car it is 531 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 14 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Essen is 453 kilometres (281 miles or 244 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Essen?
The driving distance is 531 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 14 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Berlin?
Essen lies to the WSW (257°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 64 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Essen cost?
Over 531 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Essen would cost roughly 1070–1440 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 km |
Distances from Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |