Berlin to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 538 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 14 min. The straight-line distance is 462 km (287 miles); Oberhausen lies to the WSW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 462 km | 65 min |
| Car (road) | 538 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 1084–1459 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 538 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 |
Oberhausen
Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.49 |
| Longitude | 6.86 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 213,646 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Berlin and Oberhausen is at 52.05° N, 10.1° E.
The nearest town is Bockenem, Landkreis Hildesheim, Niedersachsen — about 231 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Oberhausen?
By car it is 538 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 14 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Oberhausen is 462 kilometres (287 miles or 250 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 538 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 14 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Berlin?
Oberhausen lies to the WSW (258°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 65 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Oberhausen cost?
Over 538 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1084–1459 € 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 Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| Oberhausen → Duisburg | 17 km |
| Oberhausen → Gelsenkirchen | 18 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |