How far is it from Essen to Hattingen?

The distance between Essen and Hattingen is 28 km by road.

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

The drive from Essen to Hattingen takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Essen to Hattingen?

The fastest route from Essen to Hattingen covers 28 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Hattingen from Essen?

Hattingen lies roughly to the south-east of Essen.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Essen and Hattingen?

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

Where can I camp between Essen and Hattingen?

Along the route from Essen to Hattingen you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen, Freie Sportgemeinschaft Bochum 2006 e.V..

Where can I stop to rest between Essen and Hattingen?

On the route from Essen to Hattingen you can take a break at WC, Nette Toilette.

Essen Hattingen

Distance: 28 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Essen to Hattingen takes about 30 min via A 40. The distance is 28 km. The straight-line distance is 14 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 28 km

1 Depart onto Hachestraße 220 m
2 At end of road, turn left onto Hindenburgstraße 135 m
3 Continue straight onto Bismarckstraße 129 m
4 Turn sharp left onto Kruppstraße 92 m
5 Take ramp straight 821 m
6 Merge slightly left 12 km
7 Take exit slightly right 364 m
8 Keep slightly right 339 m
9 Continue straight 5 km
10 Take exit slightly right 354 m
11 Keep slightly right 51 m
12 Turn right onto Königsallee 3 km
13 Turn slightly right onto Haarstraße 169 m

14 Continue straight onto Kosterstraße 3 km
15 Continue straight onto Hüttenstraße 2 km
16 Continue straight onto August-Bebel-Straße 2 km
17 Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße 295 m
18 Continue U-turn onto Martin-Luther-Straße 250 m
19 Arrive onto Martin-Luther-Straße

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The return trip from Hattingen to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 28 km.

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How far is it from Essen to Hattingen?: The distance between Essen and Hattingen is 28 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Hattingen?: The drive from Essen to Hattingen takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Hattingen?: The fastest route from Essen to Hattingen covers 28 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Hattingen from Essen?: Hattingen lies roughly to the south-east of Essen.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Essen and Hattingen?: Along the route from Essen to Hattingen you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7), GGAutogas (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Essen and Hattingen?: Along the route from Essen to Hattingen you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen, Freie Sportgemeinschaft Bochum 2006 e.V..
Where can I stop to rest between Essen and Hattingen?: On the route from Essen to Hattingen you can take a break at WC, Nette Toilette.

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