Braunschweig to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 319 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 3 min. The straight-line distance is 266 km (165 miles); Oberhausen lies to the WSW of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 266 km | 50 min |
| Car (road) | 319 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 646–867 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 319 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 |
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 Braunschweig and Oberhausen is at 51.89° N, 8.68° E.
The nearest town is Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, Kreis Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 133 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Oberhausen?
By car it is 319 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 3 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Oberhausen is 266 kilometres (165 miles or 144 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 319 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 3 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Braunschweig?
Oberhausen lies to the WSW (252°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 50 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Oberhausen cost?
Over 319 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Oberhausen would cost roughly 646–867 € 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 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 |
→ All distances from Braunschweig → All distances from Oberhausen