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Distance from Leipzig to Hannover

N Leipzig → Hannover
Road distance
263.2 km
Leipzig to Hannover is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 263.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
214.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 38 min
Return: 5 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
158 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
99.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R529.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R531.73
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R529.07
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R554.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R698.83
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R701.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R698.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R731.59
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R919.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R923.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R918.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R962.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
303° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
123° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
51.3406, 12.3747
End coords Destination point
52.3745, 9.7386
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 23 °C Leipzig Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Hannover Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Leipzig → Hannover
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Car
263.2 km
2 hrs 38 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
263.2 km
~4 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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263.2 km 2 hrs 38 min
Start Leipzig
Finish Hannover
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  1. Head on Salzgäßchen
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Reichsstraße
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Brühl
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Am Hallischen Tor
    0.2 km
  5. Go straight onto Gerberstraße
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Berliner Straße
    2.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Maximilianallee towards Wittenberg
    5.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 14: Magdeburg
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 14: Magdeburg
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 14: Magdeburg
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight left
    12.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    61.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 36
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 36: Braunschweig
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 14: Magdeburg
    0.5 km
  16. Merge slight left towards Magdeburg
    44.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 2: Hannover
    0.5 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 2: Hannover
    1.2 km
  19. Merge slight left towards A 2: Hannover
    121.2 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 37
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 37: Hannover
    0.4 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 2
    0.0 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 37: Hannover
    0.4 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 37: Kassel
    0.2 km
  25. Merge slight left towards A 37: Hannover
    1.4 km
  26. Continue straight onto Messeschnellweg
    2.3 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork towards Hannover-Buchholz
    0.4 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  29. Continue
    0.7 km
  30. Merge slight left onto Messeschnellweg
    1.9 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight right towards H-Kleefeld
    0.2 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork towards Zentrum
    0.0 km
  33. Turn right onto Hans-Böckler-Allee
    1.1 km
  34. Continue straight onto Marienstraße
    0.6 km
  35. Turn right onto Berliner Allee
    0.3 km
  36. Turn left onto Lavesstraße
    0.6 km
  37. Turn slight left onto Theaterstraße
    0.3 km
  38. Turn left onto Ständehausstraße
    0.1 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
131.3 km
Sachsen to Niedersachsen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 19 min • 1 hr 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Sachsen to Niedersachsen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hannover
05:01 – 21:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:19
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
05:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,100.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,158.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (42)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
11
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Leipzig 51.34063, 12.37473
Midpoint
131.3 km
Total: 263.2 km
Midpoint 131.3 km
263.2 km 2 hrs 38 min
Destination Hannover 52.37448, 9.73855

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Sachsen to Niedersachsen
One-way road span 263.2 km
Return-cycle span 526.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 14.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 131.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.34063, 12.37473
Midpoint 52.16493, 11.52017
End 52.37448, 9.73855
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Questions 9
How far is Leipzig from Hannover? +
Leipzig is about 263.2 km from Hannover by road.
How long does it take from Leipzig to Hannover? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Leipzig to Hannover in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Leipzig to Hannover? +
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 Leipzig to Hannover? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R529.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R531.73 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R529.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R554.47 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Leipzig to Hannover? +
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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Towns along the route

Salzgäßchen
From Leipzig To Hannover
Reichsstraße
From Leipzig To Hannover
Brühl
From Leipzig To Hannover
Am Hallischen Tor
From Leipzig To Hannover
Gerberstraße
From Leipzig To Hannover
Berliner Straße
From Leipzig To Hannover
Wittenberg
From Leipzig To Hannover
Halle
From Leipzig To Hannover
Maximilianallee
From Leipzig To Hannover
A 14: Magdeburg
From Leipzig To Hannover

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