How far is it from Hamelin to Essen?

The distance between Hamelin and Essen is 220 km by road.

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

The drive from Hamelin to Essen takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

The fastest route from Hamelin to Essen covers 220 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Essen lies roughly to the south-west of Hamelin.

The drive from Hamelin to Essen mainly follows A 2, A 40. The longest single stretch is 153 km on A 2.

Towns on the route from Hamelin to Essen include Bad Salzuflen, Ahlen, Dortmund, Bochum.

Distance: 220 kmDrive time: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Hamelin to Essen takes about 2 h 20 min via A 2. The distance is 220 km. The straight-line distance is 177 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Glashütte, Herford, Bielefeld, Dortmund, Essen. Driving directions

Driving directions25 · 220 km

The return trip from Essen to Hamelin covers roughly the same distance, 220 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Hamelin to Essen?: The distance between Hamelin and Essen is 220 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hamelin to Essen?: The drive from Hamelin to Essen takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Hamelin to Essen?: The fastest route from Hamelin to Essen covers 220 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Essen from Hamelin?: Essen lies roughly to the south-west of Hamelin.
Which roads does the route from Hamelin to Essen follow?: The drive from Hamelin to Essen mainly follows A 2, A 40. The longest single stretch is 153 km on A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Hamelin and Essen?: Towns on the route from Hamelin to Essen include Bad Salzuflen, Ahlen, Dortmund, Bochum.