How far is it from Dortmund to Borkum?

The distance between Dortmund and Borkum is 196 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Borkum?

The drive from Dortmund to Borkum takes approximately 4 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Dortmund to Borkum?

The fastest route from Dortmund to Borkum covers 196 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 15 min.

Which direction is Borkum from Dortmund?

Borkum lies roughly to the north of Dortmund.

Which roads does the route from Dortmund to Borkum follow?

The drive from Dortmund to Borkum mainly follows A 31, N366, N33. The longest single stretch is 93 mi on A 31.

Which towns do you pass between Dortmund and Borkum?

Towns on the route from Dortmund to Borkum include Essen, Dorsten, Lingen, Onstwedde, Delfzijl.

Dortmund Borkum

Distance: 196 miDuration: 4 h 15 min

Driving from Dortmund to Borkum takes about 4 h 15 min via A 31. The distance is 196 mi. The straight-line distance is 147 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Herne, Bottrop, Rheine, Boshof, Delfzijl. Driving directions

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Driving directions55 · 196 mi

1 Depart onto Königswall 150 yd
2 Turn right onto Bahnhofstraße 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Schützenstraße 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Grüne Straße 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Treibstraße 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Sunderweg 1 mi
7 Take ramp left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Mallinckrodtstraße 3 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left 6 mi
12 Merge slightly left 20 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Keep slightly right 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left 93 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 141 yd
17 Continue straight 169 yd
18 Turn left 92 yd
19 Continue straight 6 mi
20 Continue straight onto Rütenbrockerweg 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto A.G. Wildervanckweg 2 mi
22 Keep slightly right onto A.G. Wildervanckweg 12 mi
23 Continue straight onto Provincialeweg 4 mi
24 Continue straight onto Onstwedderweg 2 mi
25 Continue straight onto Provinciale Weg 4 mi
26 Keep slightly left 40 yd
27 Take exit right 23 mi
28 Turn left onto Hogelandsterweg 2 mi
29 Continue straight onto Lage Trijnweg 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Hooilandseweg 1 mi
31 Turn right onto Spijksterweg 1 mi
32 At end of road, turn right onto Radsweg 1 mi
33 Turn left onto Greedeweg 1 mi
34 Take ramp right 1 mi
35 Merge slightly left onto Eemshavenweg 2 mi
36 Enter roundabout right onto Kwelderweg 89 yd
37 Exit roundabout right onto Kwelderweg 1 mi
38 Turn right onto Westereemsweg 1 mi
39 Continue right onto Westlob 1 mi
40 Enter roundabout right onto Borkumkade 78 yd
41 Exit roundabout right onto Borkumkade 1 mi
42 Continue slightly right onto Borkumkade 2 mi
43 Turn right 1 mi
44 Turn right 45 yd
45 Turn left 137 yd
46 At end of road, turn right 57 yd
47 Turn left 43 yd
48 Continue straight onto Eemshaven - Borkum 12 mi
49 Continue straight 171 yd
50 Continue slightly left onto Reedestraße 4 mi
51 Continue right onto Reedestraße 1 mi
52 Continue left onto Blumenstraße 80 yd
53 Turn left onto Wilhelm-Bakker-Straße 1 mi
54 At end of road, turn right onto Kirchstraße 160 yd
55 Arrive right onto Kirchstraße

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The return trip from Borkum to Dortmund covers roughly the same distance, 196 mi.

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How far is it from Dortmund to Borkum?: The distance between Dortmund and Borkum is 196 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Borkum?: The drive from Dortmund to Borkum takes approximately 4 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Dortmund to Borkum?: The fastest route from Dortmund to Borkum covers 196 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 15 min.
Which direction is Borkum from Dortmund?: Borkum lies roughly to the north of Dortmund.
Which roads does the route from Dortmund to Borkum follow?: The drive from Dortmund to Borkum mainly follows A 31, N366, N33. The longest single stretch is 93 mi on A 31.
Which towns do you pass between Dortmund and Borkum?: Towns on the route from Dortmund to Borkum include Essen, Dorsten, Lingen, Onstwedde, Delfzijl.

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