Braunschweig to Essen distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 312 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 3 min. The straight-line distance is 257 km (160 miles); Essen lies to the WSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Essen to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 257 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 312 km | 3 h 3 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Essen would cost roughly 632–848 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 312 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.
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
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 Braunschweig and Essen is at 51.88° N, 8.76° E.
The nearest town is Augustdorf, Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 128 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Essen?
By car it is 312 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 3 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Essen is 257 kilometres (160 miles or 139 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Essen?
The driving distance is 312 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 3 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Braunschweig?
Essen lies to the WSW (251°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Essen cost?
Over 312 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Essen would cost roughly 632–848 € 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 Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 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 |
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