How far is it from Essen to Herten?

The distance between Essen and Herten is 16 mi by road.

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

The drive from Essen to Herten takes approximately 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Essen to Herten covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Herten lies roughly to the north-east of Essen.

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Essen to Herten takes about 30 min via A 42. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions18 · 16 mi

The return trip from Herten to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 16 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 2 October 2026.

How far is it from Essen to Herten?: The distance between Essen and Herten is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Herten?: The drive from Essen to Herten takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Herten?: The fastest route from Essen to Herten covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Herten from Essen?: Herten lies roughly to the north-east of Essen.