Braunschweig to Rostock distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 284 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 47 min. The straight-line distance is 228 km (142 miles); Rostock lies to the NNE of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 228 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 284 km | 3 h 47 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 Rostock would cost roughly 576–773 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 284 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 |
Rostock
Rostock is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 5′ 32.79″ N, 12° 5′ 56.93″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.09 |
| Longitude | 12.1 |
| Region | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 205,307 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Braunschweig and Rostock is at 53.18° N, 11.3° E.
The nearest town is Neu Kaliß, Ludwigslust-Parchim, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — about 114 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Rostock?
By car it is 284 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 47 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Rostock is 228 kilometres (142 miles or 123 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Rostock?
The driving distance is 284 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Braunschweig?
Rostock lies to the NNE (27°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 47 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Rostock cost?
Over 284 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Rostock would cost roughly 576–773 € 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 Rostock
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Rostock → Wismar | 63 km |
| Rostock → Krakow am See | 64 km |
| Rostock → Lübeck | 117 km |
| Rostock → Timmendorfer Strand | 144 km |
| Rostock → Sassnitz | 158 km |
| Rostock → Rheinsberg | 164 km |
| Rostock → Hamburg | 183 km |
| Rostock → Lüneburg | ≈ 189 km |
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