How far is it from Herne to Essen?

The distance between Herne and Essen is 22 km by road.

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

The drive from Herne to Essen takes approximately 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Herne to Essen covers 22 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Essen lies roughly to the south-west of Herne.

Distance: 22 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Herne to Essen takes about 25 min via A 40. The distance is 22 km. The straight-line distance is 18 km. Driving directions

Driving directions12 · 22 km

The return trip from Essen to Herne covers roughly the same distance, 22 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 7 September 2026.

How far is it from Herne to Essen?: The distance between Herne and Essen is 22 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Herne to Essen?: The drive from Herne to Essen takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Herne to Essen?: The fastest route from Herne to Essen covers 22 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Essen from Herne?: Essen lies roughly to the south-west of Herne.