How far is it from Hanover to Leipzig?

The distance between Hanover and Leipzig is 262 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Leipzig?

The drive from Hanover to Leipzig takes approximately 2 h 35 min by car.

The fastest route from Hanover to Leipzig covers 262 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 35 min.

Leipzig lies roughly to the south-east of Hanover.

The drive from Hanover to Leipzig mainly follows A 2, A 14. The longest single stretch is 119 km on A 2.

Towns on the route from Hanover to Leipzig include Burgdorf, Braunschweig, Magdeburg.

Along the route from Hanover to Leipzig you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Esso (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Distance: 262 kmDrive time: 2 h 35 min

Driving from Hanover to Leipzig takes about 2 h 35 min via A 2. The distance is 262 km. The straight-line distance is 215 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Knittelfeld, Braunschweig, Magdeburg, Ternitz. Driving directions

Driving directions35 · 262 km

The return trip from Leipzig to Hanover covers roughly the same distance, 262 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 Hanover to Leipzig?: The distance between Hanover and Leipzig is 262 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Leipzig?: The drive from Hanover to Leipzig takes approximately 2 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Hanover to Leipzig?: The fastest route from Hanover to Leipzig covers 262 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 35 min.
Which direction is Leipzig from Hanover?: Leipzig lies roughly to the south-east of Hanover.
Which roads does the route from Hanover to Leipzig follow?: The drive from Hanover to Leipzig mainly follows A 2, A 14. The longest single stretch is 119 km on A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Hanover and Leipzig?: Towns on the route from Hanover to Leipzig include Burgdorf, Braunschweig, Magdeburg.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Hanover and Leipzig?: Along the route from Hanover to Leipzig you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Esso (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.