How far is it from Essen to Velbert?

The distance between Essen and Velbert is 19 km by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Essen to Velbert?

The fastest route from Essen to Velbert covers 19 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Velbert from Essen?

Velbert lies roughly to the south of Essen.

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

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

Where can I camp between Essen and Velbert?

Along the route from Essen to Velbert you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen, Bootshaus & Campingplatz an der Ruhr, Robert Hoffmeister, WoMo Stellplatz unter Saubrücke.

Where can I stop to rest between Essen and Velbert?

On the route from Essen to Velbert you can take a break at WC-Center.

Essen Velbert

Distance: 19 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Essen to Velbert takes about 25 min via A 44. The distance is 19 km. The straight-line distance is 13 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 19 km

1 Depart onto Hachestraße 162 m
2 Turn right onto Am Hauptbahnhof 173 m
3 Turn slightly left onto Freiheit 40 m
4 Continue left onto Freiheit 225 m
5 Turn slightly right 63 m
6 Turn slightly right onto Helbingstraße 472 m
7 Continue straight onto Richard-Wagner-Straße 736 m
8 Turn slightly left onto Rellinghauser Straße 3 km
9 Turn left onto St. Annental 2 km
10 At end of road, turn left onto Frankenstraße 56 m
11 Turn right onto Wuppertaler Straße 3 km
12 Turn straight 9 km
13 Take exit slightly right 758 m

14 Keep slightly right 332 m
15 Turn left onto Werdener Straße 261 m
16 Enter roundabout right onto Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 30 m
17 Exit roundabout right onto Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 2 km
18 Arrive onto Friedrich-Ebert-Straße

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The return trip from Velbert to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 19 km.

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How far is it from Essen to Velbert?: The distance between Essen and Velbert is 19 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Velbert?: The drive from Essen to Velbert takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Velbert?: The fastest route from Essen to Velbert covers 19 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Velbert from Essen?: Velbert lies roughly to the south of Essen.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Essen and Velbert?: Along the route from Essen to Velbert you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Total, Aral ADS (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Essen and Velbert?: Along the route from Essen to Velbert you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen, Bootshaus & Campingplatz an der Ruhr, Robert Hoffmeister, WoMo Stellplatz unter Saubrücke.
Where can I stop to rest between Essen and Velbert?: On the route from Essen to Velbert you can take a break at WC-Center.

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