Germany Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Hamburg → Essen
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Hamburg to Essen? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Germany fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 11 May 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle E10 | EUR 19 | EUR 93 | EUR 186 | EUR 410 |
Car / SUV E10 | EUR 62 | EUR 311 | EUR 622 | EUR 1,368 |
Van / MPV Diesel | EUR 81 | EUR 405 | EUR 810 | EUR 1,782 |
Lorry Diesel | EUR 146 | EUR 729 | EUR 1,458 | EUR 3,207 |
Add EUR 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | E10 | Super | Super Plus | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | EUR 18.65 | EUR 18.65 | — | — | EUR 18.65 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | EUR 62.16 | EUR 62.16 | — | — | EUR 62.16 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | EUR 82.88 | — | — | EUR 80.99 | EUR 80.99 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | EUR 145.78 | EUR 145.78 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in Germany
fuel-prices.eu Germany mirror used in all calculations above
Last updated: 11 May 2026. Prices are sourced from fuel-prices.eu Germany mirror.
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Common Questions: Hamburg to Essen
How far is Hamburg to Essen?
The highway distance from Hamburg to Essen is approximately 370 km. The estimated driving time is 4h 56m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Hamburg to Essen?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 30.8 litres of petrol. At today's E10 price (EUR 2.02/L), that costs EUR 62.16.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Hamburg to Essen?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 74.0 litres of diesel for this route. At EUR 1.97/L, the fuel cost is EUR 145.78 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Hamburg to Essen?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately EUR 0.00. Germany has no nationwide passenger-car toll. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages point to official tunnel, toll gate, and truck-toll references.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Hamburg to Essen?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 9.3 litres. At today's E10 price, that's EUR 18.65, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 41.1 litres, costing EUR 80.99 in fuel. Add the EUR 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately EUR 80.99.
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