How far is it from Giessen to Heidelberg?

The distance between Giessen and Heidelberg is 149 km by road.

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

The drive from Giessen to Heidelberg takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.

The fastest route from Giessen to Heidelberg covers 149 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.

Heidelberg lies roughly to the south of Giessen.

The drive from Giessen to Heidelberg mainly follows A 5.

Towns on the route from Giessen to Heidelberg include Bad Homburg, Frankfurt am Main.

Distance: 149 kmDrive time: 1 h 35 min

Driving from Giessen to Heidelberg takes about 1 h 35 min via A 5. The distance is 149 km. The straight-line distance is 131 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bad Vilbel, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg. Driving directions

Driving directions26 · 149 km

The return trip from Heidelberg to Giessen covers roughly the same distance, 149 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 Giessen to Heidelberg?: The distance between Giessen and Heidelberg is 149 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Giessen to Heidelberg?: The drive from Giessen to Heidelberg takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Giessen to Heidelberg?: The fastest route from Giessen to Heidelberg covers 149 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.
Which direction is Heidelberg from Giessen?: Heidelberg lies roughly to the south of Giessen.
Which roads does the route from Giessen to Heidelberg follow?: The drive from Giessen to Heidelberg mainly follows A 5.
Which towns do you pass between Giessen and Heidelberg?: Towns on the route from Giessen to Heidelberg include Bad Homburg, Frankfurt am Main.