Mainz to Rostock distance
The distance from Mainz (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 684 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 50 min. The straight-line distance is 526 km (327 miles); Rostock lies to the NNE of Mainz.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Mainz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 526 km | 69 min |
| Car (road) | 684 km | 6 h 50 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Mainz to Rostock would cost roughly 1376–1853 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 684 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.
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 |
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 Mainz and Rostock is at 52.06° N, 10.08° E.
The nearest town is Holle, Landkreis Hildesheim, Niedersachsen — about 263 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mainz from Rostock?
By car it is 684 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 50 min. The straight-line distance between Mainz and Rostock is 526 kilometres (327 miles or 284 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Mainz to Rostock?
The driving distance is 684 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 50 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Mainz?
Rostock lies to the NNE (29°) as seen from Mainz.
How long is a flight from Mainz to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 69 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Mainz to Rostock cost?
Over 684 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Mainz to Rostock would cost roughly 1376–1853 € 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 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 |
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 |