Essen to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 62 km by road, with a driving time of about 47 min. The straight-line distance is 50 km (31 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the SW of Essen.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 50 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 62 km | 47 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Essen to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 132–173 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 62 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.
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Mönchengladbach is at 51.33° N, 6.73° E.
The nearest town is Meerbusch, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 25 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 62 km, with a driving time of about 47 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Mönchengladbach is 50 kilometres (31 miles or 27 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 62 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Essen?
Mönchengladbach lies to the SW (235°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Mönchengladbach?
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 Essen to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 62 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 132–173 € 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 Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |
Distances from Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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