How far is it from Brilon to Essen?

The distance between Brilon and Essen is 137 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brilon to Essen?

The drive from Brilon to Essen takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Brilon to Essen?

The fastest route from Brilon to Essen covers 137 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Essen from Brilon?

Essen lies roughly to the west of Brilon.

Which roads does the route from Brilon to Essen follow?

The drive from Brilon to Essen mainly follows A 46.

Which towns do you pass between Brilon and Essen?

Towns on the route from Brilon to Essen include Olsberg, Arnsberg, Unna, Dortmund, Bochum.

Brilon Essen

Distance: 137 kmDrive time: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Brilon to Essen takes about 1 h 40 min via A 46. The distance is 137 km. The straight-line distance is 109 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Arnsberg, Unna, Dortmund, Essen. Driving directions

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Driving directions35 · 137 km

1 Depart left onto Am Markt 104 m
2 Turn left onto Marktgasse 63 m
3 Continue straight onto Strackestraße 126 m
4 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Strackestraße 101 m
5 Continue straight onto Altenbürener Straße 816 m
6 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Altenbürener Straße 997 m
7 Continue straight onto Lederke 2 km
8 Continue straight onto Briloner Tor 879 m
9 Continue straight onto Antfelder Straße 6 km
10 Turn left onto Hauptstraße 514 m
11 Continue right 3 km
12 Enter roundabout right 65 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly right 41 km

14 Continue straight 10 km
15 Take exit slightly right 237 m
16 Keep slightly left 384 m
17 Keep slightly right 466 m
18 Keep slightly left 387 m
19 Merge slightly left 16 km
20 Take exit slightly right 115 m
21 Keep slightly left 424 m
22 Keep slightly right 511 m
23 Keep slightly left 2 km
24 Merge slightly left 13 km
25 Take exit slightly right 272 m
26 Keep slightly right 915 m
27 Merge slightly left 9 km
28 Take exit slightly right 19 km
29 Keep slightly left 698 m
30 Merge slightly left onto Ruhrschnellweg 12 km
31 Take exit slightly right 747 m
32 Turn right onto Bismarckstraße 127 m
33 Continue straight onto Hindenburgstraße 96 m
34 Turn right onto Hachestraße 230 m
35 Arrive onto Hachestraße

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The return trip from Essen to Brilon covers roughly the same distance, 137 km.

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How far is it from Brilon to Essen?: The distance between Brilon and Essen is 137 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brilon to Essen?: The drive from Brilon to Essen takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Brilon to Essen?: The fastest route from Brilon to Essen covers 137 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Essen from Brilon?: Essen lies roughly to the west of Brilon.
Which roads does the route from Brilon to Essen follow?: The drive from Brilon to Essen mainly follows A 46.
Which towns do you pass between Brilon and Essen?: Towns on the route from Brilon to Essen include Olsberg, Arnsberg, Unna, Dortmund, Bochum.

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