How far is it from Potsdam to Cham?

The distance between Potsdam and Cham is 287 mi by road.

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

The drive from Potsdam to Cham takes approximately 4 h 50 min by car.

The fastest route from Potsdam to Cham covers 287 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 50 min.

Cham lies roughly to the south of Potsdam.

The drive from Potsdam to Cham mainly follows A 9, A 93, B 22. The longest single stretch is 159 mi on A 9.

Towns on the route from Potsdam to Cham include Dessau-Roßlau, Traun, Aš, Hollabrunn.

Distance: 287 miDuration: 4 h 50 min

Driving from Potsdam to Cham takes about 4 h 50 min via A 9. The distance is 287 mi. The straight-line distance is 221 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dessau-Roßlau, Leipzig, Plauen, Bad Alexandersbad, Cham. Driving directions

Driving directions25 · 287 mi

The return trip from Cham to Potsdam covers roughly the same distance, 287 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 Potsdam to Cham?: The distance between Potsdam and Cham is 287 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Potsdam to Cham?: The drive from Potsdam to Cham takes approximately 4 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Potsdam to Cham?: The fastest route from Potsdam to Cham covers 287 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 50 min.
Which direction is Cham from Potsdam?: Cham lies roughly to the south of Potsdam.
Which roads does the route from Potsdam to Cham follow?: The drive from Potsdam to Cham mainly follows A 9, A 93, B 22. The longest single stretch is 159 mi on A 9.
Which towns do you pass between Potsdam and Cham?: Towns on the route from Potsdam to Cham include Dessau-Roßlau, Traun, Aš, Hollabrunn.