How far is it from Essen to Horw?

The distance between Essen and Horw is 135 mi by road.

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

The drive from Essen to Horw takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

The fastest route from Essen to Horw covers 135 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Horw lies roughly to the south of Essen.

The drive from Essen to Horw mainly follows A 3, A 1, A 61. The longest single stretch is 71 mi on A 61.

Towns on the route from Essen to Horw include Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Linz, Koblenz, Bad Salzig.

Distance: 135 miDuration: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Essen to Horw takes about 2 h 20 min via A 61. The distance is 135 mi. The straight-line distance is 100 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Essen, Köln, Sankt Augustin, Lahnstein. Driving directions

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The return trip from Horw to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 135 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 Horw?: The distance between Essen and Horw is 135 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Horw?: The drive from Essen to Horw takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Horw?: The fastest route from Essen to Horw covers 135 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Horw from Essen?: Horw lies roughly to the south of Essen.
Which roads does the route from Essen to Horw follow?: The drive from Essen to Horw mainly follows A 3, A 1, A 61. The longest single stretch is 71 mi on A 61.
Which towns do you pass between Essen and Horw?: Towns on the route from Essen to Horw include Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Linz, Koblenz, Bad Salzig.