How far is it from Krefeld to Essen?

The distance between Krefeld and Essen is 39 km by road.

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

The drive from Krefeld to Essen takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Krefeld to Essen?

The fastest route from Krefeld to Essen covers 39 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Essen from Krefeld?

Essen lies roughly to the north-east of Krefeld.

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

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

Where can I camp between Krefeld and Essen?

Along the route from Krefeld to Essen you can stop for the night or service your van at Dauercampingplatz Giswinkelshof, Staader Loch, Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen.

Where can I stop to rest between Krefeld and Essen?

On the route from Krefeld to Essen you can take a break at Behinderten WC, Stockweg, WC an der Trauerhalle.

Krefeld Essen

Distance: 39 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Krefeld to Essen takes about 40 min via A 52. The distance is 39 km. The straight-line distance is 34 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 39 km

1 Depart onto Sankt-Anton-Straße 451 m
2 Turn right onto Dampfmühlenweg 95 m
3 At end of road, turn left onto Rheinstraße 129 m
4 Continue straight onto Uerdinger Straße 4 km
5 Continue straight onto Essener Straße 539 m
6 Turn left onto Berliner Straße 3 km
7 Continue straight onto Krefeld-Uerdinger Brücke 7 km
8 Continue straight 8 km
9 Keep slightly left 853 m
10 Keep slightly left 449 m
11 Keep slightly left 192 m
12 Merge slightly left 12 km
13 Take exit slightly right 219 m

14 Continue straight onto Norbertstraße 339 m
15 Turn slightly left 156 m
16 Continue straight onto Norbertstraße 2 km
17 Turn left onto Alfredstraße 2 km
18 Continue straight onto Bismarckstraße 2 km
19 Continue straight onto Hindenburgstraße 96 m
20 Turn right onto Hachestraße 230 m
21 Arrive onto Hachestraße

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The return trip from Essen to Krefeld covers roughly the same distance, 39 km.

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How far is it from Krefeld to Essen?: The distance between Krefeld and Essen is 39 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Krefeld to Essen?: The drive from Krefeld to Essen takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Krefeld to Essen?: The fastest route from Krefeld to Essen covers 39 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Essen from Krefeld?: Essen lies roughly to the north-east of Krefeld.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Krefeld and Essen?: Along the route from Krefeld to Essen you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Aral (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Krefeld and Essen?: Along the route from Krefeld to Essen you can stop for the night or service your van at Dauercampingplatz Giswinkelshof, Staader Loch, Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen.
Where can I stop to rest between Krefeld and Essen?: On the route from Krefeld to Essen you can take a break at Behinderten WC, Stockweg, WC an der Trauerhalle.

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