How far is it from Berlin to Potsdam?

The distance between Berlin and Potsdam is 37 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Potsdam?

The drive from Berlin to Potsdam takes approximately 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Berlin to Potsdam covers 37 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Potsdam lies roughly to the south-west of Berlin.

Along the route from Berlin to Potsdam you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7), Star (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Along the route from Berlin to Potsdam you can stop for the night or service your van at CityCamp Süd.

On the route from Berlin to Potsdam you can take a break at City WC, Berliner Toilette, Toilette Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf.

Distance: 37 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Berlin to Potsdam takes about 45 min via AVUS. The distance is 37 km. The straight-line distance is 28 km. Driving directions

Driving directions30 · 37 km

The return trip from Potsdam to Berlin covers roughly the same distance, 37 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

How far is it from Berlin to Potsdam?: The distance between Berlin and Potsdam is 37 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Potsdam?: The drive from Berlin to Potsdam takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Berlin to Potsdam?: The fastest route from Berlin to Potsdam covers 37 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Potsdam from Berlin?: Potsdam lies roughly to the south-west of Berlin.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Berlin and Potsdam?: Along the route from Berlin to Potsdam you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7), Star (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Berlin and Potsdam?: Along the route from Berlin to Potsdam you can stop for the night or service your van at CityCamp Süd.
Where can I stop to rest between Berlin and Potsdam?: On the route from Berlin to Potsdam you can take a break at City WC, Berliner Toilette, Toilette Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf.