How far is it from Velbert to Essen?

The distance between Velbert and Essen is 19 km by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Velbert to Essen?

The fastest route from Velbert to Essen covers 19 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Essen from Velbert?

Essen lies roughly to the north of Velbert.

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

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

Where can I camp between Velbert and Essen?

Along the route from Velbert to Essen you can stop for the night or service your van at WoMo Stellplatz unter Saubrücke, Bootshaus & Campingplatz an der Ruhr, Robert Hoffmeister, Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen.

Where can I stop to rest between Velbert and Essen?

On the route from Velbert to Essen you can take a break at Essen Hbf.

Velbert Essen

Distance: 19 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Velbert to Essen takes about 25 min via A 44. The distance is 19 km. The straight-line distance is 13 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 19 km

1 Depart onto Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 2 km
2 Enter roundabout right onto Werdener Straße 29 m
3 Exit roundabout right onto Werdener Straße 107 m
4 Take ramp right 663 m
5 Keep slightly left 392 m
6 Merge slightly left 9 km
7 Continue straight onto Wuppertaler Straße 3 km
8 Turn left onto Frankenstraße 122 m
9 Turn right onto St. Annental 2 km
10 At end of road, turn right onto Rellinghauser Straße 3 km
11 Turn right onto Richard-Wagner-Straße 736 m
12 Continue straight onto Helbingstraße 523 m
13 Turn slightly left onto Freiheit 342 m

14 Continue straight onto Kruppstraße 302 m
15 Turn right onto Bismarckstraße 127 m
16 Continue straight onto Hindenburgstraße 96 m
17 Turn right onto Hachestraße 230 m
18 Arrive onto Hachestraße

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The return trip from Essen to Velbert covers roughly the same distance, 19 km.

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How far is it from Velbert to Essen?: The distance between Velbert and Essen is 19 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Velbert to Essen?: The drive from Velbert to Essen takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Velbert to Essen?: The fastest route from Velbert to Essen covers 19 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Essen from Velbert?: Essen lies roughly to the north of Velbert.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Velbert and Essen?: Along the route from Velbert to Essen you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Aral, ARAL (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Velbert and Essen?: Along the route from Velbert to Essen you can stop for the night or service your van at WoMo Stellplatz unter Saubrücke, Bootshaus & Campingplatz an der Ruhr, Robert Hoffmeister, Wohnmobilstellplatz Essen.
Where can I stop to rest between Velbert and Essen?: On the route from Velbert to Essen you can take a break at Essen Hbf.

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