How far is it from Essen to Soltau?

The distance between Essen and Soltau is 321 km by road.

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

The drive from Essen to Soltau takes approximately 3 h 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Essen to Soltau covers 321 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 15 min.

Soltau lies roughly to the north-east of Essen.

The drive from Essen to Soltau mainly follows A 40, A 2, A 7. The longest single stretch is 201 km on A 2.

Towns on the route from Essen to Soltau include Bochum, Dortmund, Bielefeld, Garbsen, Hannover.

Distance: 321 kmDrive time: 3 h 15 min

Driving from Essen to Soltau takes about 3 h 15 min via A 2. The distance is 321 km. The straight-line distance is 257 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Essen, Dortmund, Bielefeld, Garbsen, Hannover. Driving directions

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The return trip from Soltau to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 321 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

How far is it from Essen to Soltau?: The distance between Essen and Soltau is 321 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Soltau?: The drive from Essen to Soltau takes approximately 3 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Soltau?: The fastest route from Essen to Soltau covers 321 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 15 min.
Which direction is Soltau from Essen?: Soltau lies roughly to the north-east of Essen.
Which roads does the route from Essen to Soltau follow?: The drive from Essen to Soltau mainly follows A 40, A 2, A 7. The longest single stretch is 201 km on A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Essen and Soltau?: Towns on the route from Essen to Soltau include Bochum, Dortmund, Bielefeld, Garbsen, Hannover.