How far is it from Langenhagen to Essen?

The distance between Langenhagen and Essen is 252 km by road.

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

The drive from Langenhagen to Essen takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Langenhagen to Essen covers 252 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Essen lies roughly to the south-west of Langenhagen.

The drive from Langenhagen to Essen mainly follows A 2, A 40. The longest single stretch is 206 km on A 2.

Towns on the route from Langenhagen to Essen include Garbsen, Bad Salzuflen, Ahlen, Dortmund, Bochum.

Distance: 252 kmDrive time: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Langenhagen to Essen takes about 2 h 30 min via A 2. The distance is 252 km. The straight-line distance is 217 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Hannover, Herford, Bielefeld, Dortmund, Essen. Driving directions

Driving directions21 · 252 km

The return trip from Essen to Langenhagen covers roughly the same distance, 252 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 Langenhagen to Essen?: The distance between Langenhagen and Essen is 252 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Langenhagen to Essen?: The drive from Langenhagen to Essen takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Langenhagen to Essen?: The fastest route from Langenhagen to Essen covers 252 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Essen from Langenhagen?: Essen lies roughly to the south-west of Langenhagen.
Which roads does the route from Langenhagen to Essen follow?: The drive from Langenhagen to Essen mainly follows A 2, A 40. The longest single stretch is 206 km on A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Langenhagen and Essen?: Towns on the route from Langenhagen to Essen include Garbsen, Bad Salzuflen, Ahlen, Dortmund, Bochum.