Magdeburg to Rostock distance
The distance from Magdeburg (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 331 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 19 min. The straight-line distance is 223 km (138 miles); Rostock lies to the N of Magdeburg.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Magdeburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 223 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 331 km | 3 h 19 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Magdeburg to Rostock would cost roughly 670–900 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 331 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.
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
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 Magdeburg and Rostock is at 53.1° N, 11.85° E.
The nearest town is Perleberg, Landkreis Prignitz, Brandenburg — about 111 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Magdeburg from Rostock?
By car it is 331 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 19 min. The straight-line distance between Magdeburg and Rostock is 223 kilometres (138 miles or 120 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Magdeburg to Rostock?
The driving distance is 331 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 19 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Magdeburg?
Rostock lies to the N (8°) as seen from Magdeburg.
How long is a flight from Magdeburg to Rostock?
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 Magdeburg to Rostock cost?
Over 331 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Magdeburg to Rostock would cost roughly 670–900 € 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 Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 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 |