How far is it from Herten to Essen?

The distance between Herten and Essen is 25 km by road.

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

The drive from Herten to Essen takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Herten to Essen?

The fastest route from Herten to Essen covers 25 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Essen from Herten?

Essen lies roughly to the south-west of Herten.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Herten and Essen?

Along the route from Herten to Essen you can fill up at Markant (24/7), Aral (24/7), Betriebshof (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Herten and Essen?

Along the route from Herten to Essen you can stop for the night or service your van at Revierpark Nienhausen, Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen.

Where can I stop to rest between Herten and Essen?

On the route from Herten to Essen you can take a break at Revierpark Nienhausen, Mensa.

Herten Essen

Distance: 25 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Herten to Essen takes about 30 min via A 42. The distance is 25 km. The straight-line distance is 18 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 25 km

1 Depart onto Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 362 m
2 Turn right onto Ewaldstraße 965 m
3 Continue right onto Ewaldstraße 4 km
4 Continue straight onto Recklinghauser Straße 2 km
5 Take ramp slightly right 330 m
6 Merge slightly left onto Emscherschnellweg 11 km
7 Take exit slightly right 424 m
8 Turn right onto Heßlerstraße 452 m
9 Turn left onto Altenessener Straße 566 m
10 Continue straight onto Wilhelm-Nieswandt-Allee 2 km
11 Continue straight onto Altenessener Straße 2 km
12 Turn right onto Hövelstraße 542 m
13 Turn left onto Gladbecker Straße 2 km

14 Turn right onto Grillostraße 586 m
15 Turn left onto Segerothstraße 675 m
16 Turn slightly right onto Berliner Platz 14 m
17 Keep slightly left 437 m
18 Continue straight onto Hindenburgstraße 481 m
19 Turn left onto Hachestraße 231 m
20 Arrive onto Hachestraße

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The return trip from Essen to Herten covers roughly the same distance, 25 km.

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How far is it from Herten to Essen?: The distance between Herten and Essen is 25 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Herten to Essen?: The drive from Herten to Essen takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Herten to Essen?: The fastest route from Herten to Essen covers 25 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Essen from Herten?: Essen lies roughly to the south-west of Herten.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Herten and Essen?: Along the route from Herten to Essen you can fill up at Markant (24/7), Aral (24/7), Betriebshof (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Herten and Essen?: Along the route from Herten to Essen you can stop for the night or service your van at Revierpark Nienhausen, Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen.
Where can I stop to rest between Herten and Essen?: On the route from Herten to Essen you can take a break at Revierpark Nienhausen, Mensa.

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