How far is it from Potsdam to Chemnitz?

The distance between Potsdam and Chemnitz is 157 mi by road.

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

The drive from Potsdam to Chemnitz takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Potsdam to Chemnitz covers 157 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.

Chemnitz lies roughly to the south of Potsdam.

The drive from Potsdam to Chemnitz mainly follows A 9, A 14, A 72. The longest single stretch is 73 mi on A 9.

Towns on the route from Potsdam to Chemnitz include Dessau-Roßlau, Leipzig, Bad Lausick.

Distance: 157 miDuration: 2 h 45 min

Driving from Potsdam to Chemnitz takes about 2 h 45 min via A 9. The distance is 157 mi. The straight-line distance is 109 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dessau-Roßlau, Leipzig, Gossau, Chemnitz. Driving directions

Driving directions35 · 157 mi

The return trip from Chemnitz to Potsdam covers roughly the same distance, 157 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 Chemnitz?: The distance between Potsdam and Chemnitz is 157 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Potsdam to Chemnitz?: The drive from Potsdam to Chemnitz takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Potsdam to Chemnitz?: The fastest route from Potsdam to Chemnitz covers 157 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.
Which direction is Chemnitz from Potsdam?: Chemnitz lies roughly to the south of Potsdam.
Which roads does the route from Potsdam to Chemnitz follow?: The drive from Potsdam to Chemnitz mainly follows A 9, A 14, A 72. The longest single stretch is 73 mi on A 9.
Which towns do you pass between Potsdam and Chemnitz?: Towns on the route from Potsdam to Chemnitz include Dessau-Roßlau, Leipzig, Bad Lausick.