How far is it from Hamm to Herford?

The distance between Hamm and Herford is 97 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hamm to Herford?

The drive from Hamm to Herford takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Hamm to Herford?

The fastest route from Hamm to Herford covers 97 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Herford from Hamm?

Herford lies roughly to the north-east of Hamm.

Which roads does the route from Hamm to Herford follow?

The drive from Hamm to Herford mainly follows A 2.

Which towns do you pass between Hamm and Herford?

Towns on the route from Hamm to Herford include Ahlen, Bielefeld, Bad Salzuflen.

Hamm Herford

Distance: 97 kmDrive time: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Hamm to Herford takes about 1 h 5 min via A 2. The distance is 97 km. The straight-line distance is 76 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Hamm, Ahlen, Bielefeld, Herford. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 97 km

1 Depart onto Sternstraße 148 m
2 Continue straight onto Goethestraße 734 m
3 Continue straight onto Richard-Wagner-Straße 2 km
4 At end of road, turn right onto Werler Straße 5 km
5 Take ramp slightly right 319 m
6 Merge slightly left 84 km
7 Take exit slightly right 290 m
8 Keep slightly left 329 m
9 Keep slightly right 256 m
10 Merge slightly left onto Am Zubringer 2 km
11 Take exit slightly right 208 m
12 Keep slightly right 61 m
13 Turn slightly right onto Ahmser Straße 179 m

14 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Ahmser Straße 2 km
15 At end of road, turn right onto Ahmser Straße 323 m
16 Continue straight onto Rennstraße 212 m
17 Continue straight onto Johannisstraße 399 m
18 Keep slightly left onto Bergertorstraße 108 m
19 Turn left onto Berliner Straße 233 m
20 Keep slightly left onto Berliner Straße 471 m
21 Continue straight onto Auf der Freiheit 111 m
22 Turn left onto Abteistraße 51 m
23 Arrive onto Abteistraße

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The return trip from Herford to Hamm covers roughly the same distance, 97 km.

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How far is it from Hamm to Herford?: The distance between Hamm and Herford is 97 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hamm to Herford?: The drive from Hamm to Herford takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Hamm to Herford?: The fastest route from Hamm to Herford covers 97 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Herford from Hamm?: Herford lies roughly to the north-east of Hamm.
Which roads does the route from Hamm to Herford follow?: The drive from Hamm to Herford mainly follows A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Hamm and Herford?: Towns on the route from Hamm to Herford include Ahlen, Bielefeld, Bad Salzuflen.

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