Braunschweig to Hanover distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 71 km by road, with a driving time of about 52 min. The straight-line distance is 55 km (34 miles); Hanover lies to the WNW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 55 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 71 km | 52 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 Hanover would cost roughly 150–198 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 71 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 |
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Hanover is at 52.32° N, 10.13° E.
The nearest town is Peine, Niedersachsen — about 28 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Hanover?
By car it is 71 km, with a driving time of about 52 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Hanover is 55 kilometres (34 miles or 30 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Hanover?
The driving distance is 71 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 52 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Braunschweig?
Hanover lies to the WNW (283°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 34 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Hanover cost?
Over 71 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Hanover would cost roughly 150–198 € 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 → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 km |
| Braunschweig → Lüneburg | ≈ 142 km |
Distances from Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hanover → Osnabrück | 139 km |
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