How far is it from Hanover to Potsdam?

The distance between Hanover and Potsdam is 158 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Potsdam?

The drive from Hanover to Potsdam takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Hanover to Potsdam covers 158 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.

Potsdam lies roughly to the east of Hanover.

The drive from Hanover to Potsdam mainly follows A 2.

Towns on the route from Hanover to Potsdam include Burgdorf, Braunschweig, Magdeburg, Brandenburg an der Havel.

Distance: 158 miDuration: 2 h 40 min

Driving from Hanover to Potsdam takes about 2 h 40 min via A 2. The distance is 158 mi. The straight-line distance is 140 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Knittelfeld, Braunschweig, Brandenburg an der Havel. Driving directions

Driving directions35 · 158 mi

The return trip from Potsdam to Hanover covers roughly the same distance, 158 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

How far is it from Hanover to Potsdam?: The distance between Hanover and Potsdam is 158 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Potsdam?: The drive from Hanover to Potsdam takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Hanover to Potsdam?: The fastest route from Hanover to Potsdam covers 158 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.
Which direction is Potsdam from Hanover?: Potsdam lies roughly to the east of Hanover.
Which roads does the route from Hanover to Potsdam follow?: The drive from Hanover to Potsdam mainly follows A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Hanover and Potsdam?: Towns on the route from Hanover to Potsdam include Burgdorf, Braunschweig, Magdeburg, Brandenburg an der Havel.