How far is it from Essen to Hamelin?

The distance between Essen and Hamelin is 137 mi by road.

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

The drive from Essen to Hamelin takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Essen to Hamelin covers 137 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.

Hamelin lies roughly to the north-east of Essen.

The drive from Essen to Hamelin mainly follows A 40, A 2. The longest single stretch is 96 mi on A 2.

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

Distance: 137 miDuration: 2 h 25 min

Driving from Essen to Hamelin takes about 2 h 25 min via A 2. The distance is 137 mi. The straight-line distance is 110 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Essen, Dortmund, Bielefeld, Herford, Glashütte. Driving directions

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The return trip from Hamelin to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 137 mi.

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

How far is it from Essen to Hamelin?: The distance between Essen and Hamelin is 137 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Hamelin?: The drive from Essen to Hamelin takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Hamelin?: The fastest route from Essen to Hamelin covers 137 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.
Which direction is Hamelin from Essen?: Hamelin lies roughly to the north-east of Essen.
Which roads does the route from Essen to Hamelin follow?: The drive from Essen to Hamelin mainly follows A 40, A 2. The longest single stretch is 96 mi on A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Essen and Hamelin?: Towns on the route from Essen to Hamelin include Bochum, Dortmund, Ahlen, Bad Salzuflen.