Braunschweig to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 299 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 53 min. The straight-line distance is 250 km (156 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the WSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 250 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 299 km | 2 h 53 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 Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 606–813 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 299 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 |
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 31′ 7.55″ N, 7° 5′ 1.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Gelsenkirchen is at 51.91° N, 8.79° E.
The nearest town is Augustdorf, Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 125 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 299 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 53 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Gelsenkirchen is 250 kilometres (156 miles or 135 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 299 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 53 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Braunschweig?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the WSW (252°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 299 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 606–813 € 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 Gelsenkirchen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen → Bottrop | 15 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Oberhausen | 18 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
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