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Distance from Hannover to Leipzig

N Hannover → Leipzig
Road distance
261.8 km
Hannover to Leipzig is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 261.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
214.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 37 min
Return: 5 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
157 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
99.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R526.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R528.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R526.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R551.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R695.07
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R697.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R694.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R727.65
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R914.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R918.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R913.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R957.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
121° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
301° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
52.3745, 9.7386
End coords Destination point
51.3406, 12.3747
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Hannover Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 23 °C Leipzig Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Hannover → Leipzig
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Car
261.8 km
2 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
261.8 km
~4 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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261.8 km 158 min
Start Hannover
Finish Leipzig
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  1. Head on Ständehausstraße
    0.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto Georgstraße
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto An der Börse
    0.2 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork onto Theaterstraße
    0.2 km
  5. Turn slight right onto Lavesstraße
    0.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Berliner Allee
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Marienstraße
    0.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Hans-Böckler-Allee
    1.1 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards B 3: Celle
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Messeschnellweg
    1.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Langenhagen
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight left onto Messeschnellweg
    1.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 2: Dortmund
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 2: Berlin
    0.9 km
  18. Merge slight left
    7.5 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 2: Berlin
    19.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 444: Peine
    0.2 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards Peine-Ost
    1.8 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 2: Berlin
    0.5 km
  23. Merge slight left
    91.5 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 14: Dresden
    0.3 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 14: Dresden
    1.0 km
  26. Merge slight left
    44.4 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 36
    0.3 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 6: Bernburg
    0.9 km
  29. Merge slight left
    74.1 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 2: Leipzig-Mitte
    0.3 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig-Mitte
    0.4 km
  32. Merge slight left onto Maximilianallee
    2.9 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 6: Halle
    0.2 km
  34. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 6: Halle
    0.1 km
  35. Go straight onto Essener Straße
    0.3 km
  36. Turn left onto Delitzscher Straße
    2.3 km
  37. Continue straight onto Eutritzscher Straße
    0.9 km
  38. Continue straight onto Gerberstraße
    0.4 km
  39. Continue slight right onto Gerberstraße
    0.0 km
  40. Continue straight onto Am Hallischen Tor
    0.2 km
  41. At the end of the road, turn right onto Brühl
    0.0 km
  42. Turn left onto Reichsstraße
    0.3 km
  43. Turn right onto Salzgäßchen
    0.1 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
130.6 km
Niedersachsen to Sachsen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Niedersachsen to Sachsen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Leipzig
04:56 – 21:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
04:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,094.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,151.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (44)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
7
Complex forks Path selection
9
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hannover 52.37448, 9.73855
Midpoint
130.6 km
Total: 261.8 km
Midpoint 130.6 km
261.8 km 158 min
Destination Leipzig 51.34063, 12.37473

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Niedersachsen to Sachsen
One-way road span 261.8 km
Return-cycle span 523.6 km
Traversal time 158 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 16.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 130.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start 52.37448, 9.73855
Midpoint 52.16498, 11.51212
End 51.34063, 12.37473
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Questions 9
How far is Hannover from Leipzig? +
Hannover is about 261.8 km from Leipzig by road.
How long does it take from Hannover to Leipzig? +
The drive usually takes about 158 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hannover to Leipzig in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hannover to Leipzig? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Hannover to Leipzig? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R526.79 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R528.86 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R526.23 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R551.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hannover to Leipzig? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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