Distance between Essen and Bochum

The distance from Essen to Bochum is 20 kilometers by road including 16 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 17 minutes and goes through Frillendorf, Bochum-Wattenscheid, Leithe, Wattenscheid, Westenfeld, Hamme and Bochum-Mitte.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Essen 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
A 40 5 km, 05 min
Frillendorf 5 km 0:05 05 min 0.4 L
A 40 6 km, 04 min
Bochum-Wattenscheid 11 km 0:09 09 min 0.7 L
A 40 8 km, 07 min
Bochum-Mitte 20 km 0:17 17 min 1.1 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Essen to Bochum?

Fuel cost: 2.8 AUD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 20 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.76 AUD / L)

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How long is a car ride from Essen to Bochum?

Driving time: 17 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 4 km with a maximum speed 100 km/h = 2 min
  • 11 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 8 min
  • 4 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 4 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Essen to Bochum by land?

The distance between Essen and Bochum is 20 km by road including 16 km on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Essen and Bochum respectively.

What city is halfway between Essen and Bochum?

The halfway point between Essen and Bochum is Bochum-Wattenscheid. It is located about 1 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Bochum-Wattenscheid to Essen is 11 km and driving will take about 9 min. The road between Bochum-Wattenscheid and Bochum has length 8 km and will take approximately 7 min.

Where is Essen in relation to Bochum?

Essen is located 15 km west of Bochum.

Essen has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.45709, longitude 7.01143.

Bochum has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.48181, longitude 7.21966.

Which highway goes from Essen to Bochum?

The route from Essen to Bochum follows A 40.

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