How far is it from Essen to Witten?

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

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

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

The fastest route from Essen to Witten covers 28 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Witten lies roughly to the east of Essen.

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

On the route from Essen to Witten you can take a break at WC, Toilette im Unicenter., Edeka Bertram.

Distance: 28 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Essen to Witten takes about 25 min via A 448. The distance is 28 km. The straight-line distance is 23 km. Driving directions

Driving directions15 · 28 km

The return trip from Witten to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 28 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 2 September 2026.

How far is it from Essen to Witten?: The distance between Essen and Witten is 28 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Witten?: The drive from Essen to Witten takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Witten?: The fastest route from Essen to Witten covers 28 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Witten from Essen?: Witten lies roughly to the east of Essen.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Essen and Witten?: Along the route from Essen to Witten you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7), Orosol (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Essen and Witten?: On the route from Essen to Witten you can take a break at WC, Toilette im Unicenter., Edeka Bertram.