Erfurt to Rostock distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 494 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 55 min. The straight-line distance is 353 km (219 miles); Rostock lies to the NNE of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 353 km | 56 min |
| Car (road) | 494 km | 4 h 55 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Rostock would cost roughly 996–1340 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 494 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
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 Erfurt and Rostock is at 52.54° N, 11.55° E.
The nearest town is Gardelegen, Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 177 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Rostock?
By car it is 494 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 55 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Rostock is 353 kilometres (219 miles or 191 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Rostock?
The driving distance is 494 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 55 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Erfurt?
Rostock lies to the NNE (11°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 56 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Rostock cost?
Over 494 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Rostock would cost roughly 996–1340 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 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 |