How far is it from Potsdam to Gera?

The distance between Potsdam and Gera is 143 mi by road.

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

The drive from Potsdam to Gera takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Potsdam to Gera covers 143 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.

Gera lies roughly to the south of Potsdam.

The drive from Potsdam to Gera mainly follows A 9.

Towns on the route from Potsdam to Gera include Bad Belzig, Dessau-Roßlau, Bad Köstritz.

Distance: 143 miDuration: 2 h 25 min

Driving from Potsdam to Gera takes about 2 h 25 min via A 9. The distance is 143 mi. The straight-line distance is 114 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bad Belzig, Dessau-Roßlau, Leipzig, Bad Köstritz. Driving directions

Driving directions23 · 143 mi

The return trip from Gera to Potsdam covers roughly the same distance, 143 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 Gera?: The distance between Potsdam and Gera is 143 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Potsdam to Gera?: The drive from Potsdam to Gera takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Potsdam to Gera?: The fastest route from Potsdam to Gera covers 143 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.
Which direction is Gera from Potsdam?: Gera lies roughly to the south of Potsdam.
Which roads does the route from Potsdam to Gera follow?: The drive from Potsdam to Gera mainly follows A 9.
Which towns do you pass between Potsdam and Gera?: Towns on the route from Potsdam to Gera include Bad Belzig, Dessau-Roßlau, Bad Köstritz.