How far is it from Gera to Giessen?

The distance between Gera and Giessen is 280 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gera to Giessen?

The drive from Gera to Giessen takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Gera to Giessen covers 280 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.

Giessen lies roughly to the west of Gera.

The drive from Gera to Giessen mainly follows A 4, A 5. The longest single stretch is 198 km on A 4.

Towns on the route from Gera to Giessen include Jena, Erfurt, Sontra, Bad Hersfeld, Homberg (Ohm).

Distance: 280 kmDrive time: 2 h 55 min

Driving from Gera to Giessen takes about 2 h 55 min via A 4. The distance is 280 km. The straight-line distance is 242 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Jena, Erfurt, Bad Salzungen, Bad Hersfeld, Gießen. Driving directions

Driving directions30 · 280 km

The return trip from Giessen to Gera covers roughly the same distance, 280 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 Gera to Giessen?: The distance between Gera and Giessen is 280 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gera to Giessen?: The drive from Gera to Giessen takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Gera to Giessen?: The fastest route from Gera to Giessen covers 280 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.
Which direction is Giessen from Gera?: Giessen lies roughly to the west of Gera.
Which roads does the route from Gera to Giessen follow?: The drive from Gera to Giessen mainly follows A 4, A 5. The longest single stretch is 198 km on A 4.
Which towns do you pass between Gera and Giessen?: Towns on the route from Gera to Giessen include Jena, Erfurt, Sontra, Bad Hersfeld, Homberg (Ohm).