Hanover to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 257 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 31 min. The straight-line distance is 220 km (137 miles); Oberhausen lies to the WSW of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 220 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 257 km | 2 h 31 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 522–700 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 257 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 |
Oberhausen
Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.49 |
| Longitude | 6.86 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 213,646 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hanover and Oberhausen is at 51.94° N, 8.28° E.
The nearest town is Harsewinkel, Kreis Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 110 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Oberhausen?
By car it is 257 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 31 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Oberhausen is 220 kilometres (137 miles or 119 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 257 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 31 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Hanover?
Oberhausen lies to the WSW (244°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 47 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Oberhausen cost?
Over 257 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Oberhausen would cost roughly 522–700 € 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 Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| Oberhausen → Duisburg | 17 km |
| Oberhausen → Gelsenkirchen | 18 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |
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