How far is it from Witten to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Witten and Gelsenkirchen is 26 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Witten to Gelsenkirchen?

The drive from Witten to Gelsenkirchen takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Witten to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest route from Witten to Gelsenkirchen covers 26 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Witten?

Gelsenkirchen lies roughly to the north-west of Witten.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Witten and Gelsenkirchen?

Along the route from Witten to Gelsenkirchen you can fill up at Esso (24/7), Westfalen (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Witten and Gelsenkirchen?

Along the route from Witten to Gelsenkirchen you can stop for the night or service your van at Zeltwiese KSC Witten, Revierpark Nienhausen.

Where can I stop to rest between Witten and Gelsenkirchen?

On the route from Witten to Gelsenkirchen you can take a break at Gemeindehaus, Toilette im Unicenter., Ruhrschnellweg.

Witten Gelsenkirchen

Distance: 26 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Witten to Gelsenkirchen takes about 30 min via A 448. The distance is 26 km. The straight-line distance is 19 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 26 km

1 Depart onto Hauptstraße 529 m
2 Turn slightly left onto Crengeldanzstraße 2 km
3 Turn right onto Hörder Straße 358 m
4 Turn left onto Langendreerstraße 422 m
5 Turn left onto Baroper Straße 291 m
6 Turn left 216 m
7 Merge slightly left 12 km
8 Keep slightly left 698 m
9 Merge slightly left onto Ruhrschnellweg 5 km
10 Take exit slightly right 495 m
11 Turn slightly right onto Halterner Straße 923 m
12 Continue straight onto Hattinger Straße 2 km
13 Turn left onto Wetterstraße 276 m

14 At end of road, turn right onto Mechtenbergstraße 77 m
15 Turn left onto Wembkenstraße 505 m
16 At end of road, turn left onto Wiehagen 194 m
17 At end of road, turn right onto Rotthauser Straße 2 km
18 Turn left onto Husemannstraße 271 m
19 Continue straight onto Overwegstraße 248 m
20 Turn right onto Vattmannstraße 197 m
21 Arrive onto Vattmannstraße

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The return trip from Gelsenkirchen to Witten covers roughly the same distance, 26 km.

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How far is it from Witten to Gelsenkirchen?: The distance between Witten and Gelsenkirchen is 26 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Witten to Gelsenkirchen?: The drive from Witten to Gelsenkirchen takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Witten to Gelsenkirchen?: The fastest route from Witten to Gelsenkirchen covers 26 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Witten?: Gelsenkirchen lies roughly to the north-west of Witten.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Witten and Gelsenkirchen?: Along the route from Witten to Gelsenkirchen you can fill up at Esso (24/7), Westfalen (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Witten and Gelsenkirchen?: Along the route from Witten to Gelsenkirchen you can stop for the night or service your van at Zeltwiese KSC Witten, Revierpark Nienhausen.
Where can I stop to rest between Witten and Gelsenkirchen?: On the route from Witten to Gelsenkirchen you can take a break at Gemeindehaus, Toilette im Unicenter., Ruhrschnellweg.

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