Oberhausen to Rostock distance
The distance from Oberhausen (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 541 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 16 min. The straight-line distance is 456 km (283 miles); Rostock lies to the NE of Oberhausen.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Oberhausen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 456 km | 64 min |
| Car (road) | 541 km | 5 h 16 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Oberhausen to Rostock would cost roughly 1090–1467 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 541 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.
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 |
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 Oberhausen and Rostock is at 52.82° N, 9.4° E.
The nearest town is Häuslingen, Landkreis Heidekreis, Niedersachsen — about 228 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Oberhausen from Rostock?
By car it is 541 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 16 min. The straight-line distance between Oberhausen and Rostock is 456 kilometres (283 miles or 246 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Oberhausen to Rostock?
The driving distance is 541 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 16 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Oberhausen?
Rostock lies to the NE (48°) as seen from Oberhausen.
How long is a flight from Oberhausen to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 64 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Oberhausen to Rostock cost?
Over 541 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Oberhausen to Rostock would cost roughly 1090–1467 € 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 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 |
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 |
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