How far is it from Essen to Herne?

The distance between Essen and Herne is 25 km by road.

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

The drive from Essen to Herne takes approximately 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Essen to Herne covers 25 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Herne lies roughly to the north-east of Essen.

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

Along the route from Essen to Herne you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen, Revierpark Nienhausen.

On the route from Essen to Herne you can take a break at Essen Hbf, Wickelraum, Gäste-WC Asia & Co..

Distance: 25 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Essen to Herne takes about 25 min via A 42. The distance is 25 km. The straight-line distance is 18 km. Driving directions

Driving directions15 · 25 km

The return trip from Herne to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 25 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Essen to Herne?: The distance between Essen and Herne is 25 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Herne?: The drive from Essen to Herne takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Herne?: The fastest route from Essen to Herne covers 25 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Herne from Essen?: Herne lies roughly to the north-east of Essen.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Essen and Herne?: Along the route from Essen to Herne you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Shell (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Essen and Herne?: Along the route from Essen to Herne you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen, Revierpark Nienhausen.
Where can I stop to rest between Essen and Herne?: On the route from Essen to Herne you can take a break at Essen Hbf, Wickelraum, Gäste-WC Asia & Co..