Hanover to Rostock distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 325 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 25 min. The straight-line distance is 247 km (154 miles); Rostock lies to the NE of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 247 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 325 km | 3 h 25 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 Rostock would cost roughly 658–883 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 325 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 |
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 Hanover and Rostock is at 53.24° N, 10.89° E.
The nearest town is Neu Darchau, Landkreis Lüchow-Dannenberg, Niedersachsen — about 124 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Rostock?
By car it is 325 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 25 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Rostock is 247 kilometres (154 miles or 134 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Rostock?
The driving distance is 325 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 25 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Hanover?
Rostock lies to the NE (39°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Rostock cost?
Over 325 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Rostock would cost roughly 658–883 € 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 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 → Hamburg | 183 km |
| Rostock → Lüneburg | ≈ 189 km |