Hamburg to Rostock distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 183 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 57 min. The straight-line distance is 151 km (94 miles); Rostock lies to the ENE of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 151 km | 41 min |
| Car (road) | 183 km | 1 h 57 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Rostock would cost roughly 374–500 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 183 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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
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 Hamburg and Rostock is at 53.83° N, 11.04° E.
The nearest town is Grieben, Nordwestmecklenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — about 76 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Rostock?
By car it is 183 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 57 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Rostock is 151 kilometres (94 miles or 82 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Rostock?
The driving distance is 183 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 57 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Hamburg?
Rostock lies to the ENE (66°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 41 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Rostock cost?
Over 183 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Rostock would cost roughly 374–500 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 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 → Lüneburg | ≈ 189 km |
| Rostock → Kiel | 202 km |