How far is it from Darmstadt to Giessen?

The distance between Darmstadt and Giessen is 59 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Darmstadt to Giessen?

The drive from Darmstadt to Giessen takes approximately 1 h by car.

The fastest route from Darmstadt to Giessen covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Giessen lies roughly to the north of Darmstadt.

The drive from Darmstadt to Giessen mainly follows A 5.

Towns on the route from Darmstadt to Giessen include Frankfurt am Main, Bad Vilbel.

Distance: 59 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Darmstadt to Giessen takes about 1 h via A 5. The distance is 59 mi. The straight-line distance is 50 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Darmstadt, Frankfurt am Main. Driving directions

Driving directions24 · 59 mi

The return trip from Giessen to Darmstadt covers roughly the same distance, 59 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Darmstadt to Giessen?: The distance between Darmstadt and Giessen is 59 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Darmstadt to Giessen?: The drive from Darmstadt to Giessen takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Darmstadt to Giessen?: The fastest route from Darmstadt to Giessen covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Giessen from Darmstadt?: Giessen lies roughly to the north of Darmstadt.
Which roads does the route from Darmstadt to Giessen follow?: The drive from Darmstadt to Giessen mainly follows A 5.
Which towns do you pass between Darmstadt and Giessen?: Towns on the route from Darmstadt to Giessen include Frankfurt am Main, Bad Vilbel.