Braunschweig to Mainz distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 353 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 39 min. The straight-line distance is 299 km (186 miles); Mainz lies to the SSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 299 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 353 km | 3 h 39 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 Mainz would cost roughly 714–959 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 353 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 |
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Mainz is at 51.14° N, 9.36° E.
The nearest town is Wabern, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen — about 149 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Mainz?
By car it is 353 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 39 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Mainz is 299 kilometres (186 miles or 161 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Mainz?
The driving distance is 353 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 39 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Braunschweig?
Mainz lies to the SSW (213°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Mainz cost?
Over 353 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Mainz would cost roughly 714–959 € 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 Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 km |
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