Essen to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 36 km by road, with a driving time of about 35 min. The straight-line distance is 24 km (15 miles); Wuppertal lies to the SSE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 24 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 36 km | 35 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 80–103 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 36 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Wuppertal is at 51.36° N, 7.09° E.
The nearest town is Velbert, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 12 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Wuppertal?
By car it is 36 km, with a driving time of about 35 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Wuppertal is 24 kilometres (15 miles or 13 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 36 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 35 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Essen?
Wuppertal lies to the SSE (158°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 32 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Wuppertal cost?
Over 36 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Wuppertal would cost roughly 80–103 € 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 → Krefeld | 40 km |
Distances from Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Herne | 43 km |