Frankfurt am Main to Mainz distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 44 km by road, with a driving time of about 38 min. The straight-line distance is 34 km (21 miles); Mainz lies to the WSW of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 34 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 44 km | 38 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Mainz would cost roughly 96–125 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 44 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.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Frankfurt am Main and Mainz is at 50.05° N, 8.46° E.
The nearest town is Hattersheim am Main, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen — about 17 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Mainz?
By car it is 44 km, with a driving time of about 38 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Mainz is 34 kilometres (21 miles or 18 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Mainz?
The driving distance is 44 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 38 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Frankfurt am Main?
Mainz lies to the WSW (247°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Mainz cost?
Over 44 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Mainz would cost roughly 96–125 € 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 Frankfurt am Main
Distances from Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 km |
| Mainz → Ludwigshafen | 80 km |
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