Hanover to Mainz distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 367 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 47 min. The straight-line distance is 284 km (177 miles); Mainz lies to the SSW of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 284 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 367 km | 3 h 47 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hanover to Mainz would cost roughly 742–997 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 367 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.
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
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 Hanover and Mainz is at 51.19° N, 8.97° E.
The nearest town is Vöhl, Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen — about 142 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Mainz?
By car it is 367 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 47 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Mainz is 284 kilometres (177 miles or 154 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Mainz?
The driving distance is 367 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Hanover?
Mainz lies to the SSW (202°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Mainz cost?
Over 367 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Mainz would cost roughly 742–997 € 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 Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 km |
Distances from Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 km |