🇩🇪 Same-country drive · Germany
Driving from Berlin to Waren
Road trip guide from Berlin to the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District in Waren, featuring A19 motorway tips and local driving advice.
- Drive time
- 1h 54m
- Distance
- 166 km
- Same day?
- Yes, half day
- under 4 h
- Fuel cost
- ≈ €27
- petrol · diesel ≈ €22
- Tolls
- Toll-free
- no charges en route
- EV charging
- Plenty fast
- 12 of 76 ≥50 kW
On this page
Route map
Route options
Other paths OSRM found between the two cities — handy when traffic, tolls, or scenery matter more than raw speed.
Alternative
+7m- Distance:
- 161 km (−5 km)
- Duration:
- 2h 2m
Via: A 24 · A 19 · A 111 · A 10
Avoids motorways
+48m- Distance:
- 154 km (−12 km)
- Duration:
- 2h 43m
Via: B 96 · B 192 · B 193
How else can you make this trip?
Driving is the focus of this guide; here's how cycling, coach, and (soon) train and plane stack up for the same pair.
1h 54m
166 km · €27 fuel
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7h 11m
149 km · Climb 200 m
13 km on EV7 Sun Route
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No direct service
Our coach data (FlixBus + BlaBlaCar) doesn't list a direct service for this pair. National operators (e.g., National Express in the UK, Eurolines feeders) may still cover it — check their site directly.
1h 51m
DB Fernverkehr AG · DB Regio AG
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What the drive is like
Drafted from the route's computed data on July 29, 2026 and reviewed against the route summary card. Read our methodology.
You leave the Berlin ring road by merging onto the A114, quickly trading the capital's concrete sprawl for the A10 and then the A24 heading north. As the cityscape recedes, the A19 takes over the primary leg of your journey, slicing through the vast, low-lying forests of Brandenburg and into the rolling landscape of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This stretch of motorway is generally free-flowing, though the lack of a formal speed limit on many sections often lures drivers into higher speeds; maintain the advisory 130 km/h to manage fuel consumption and the occasional gusty crosswind common in these open plains.
Transitioning from the high-speed motorway to the L241 and L24 country roads marks the final approach to Waren, where the pace slows significantly. These secondary roads are narrower and wind through dense woodlands and agricultural patches, so watch for agricultural machinery and wildlife, especially during dusk. While there are no border crossings or vignettes to worry about on this domestic route, stay mindful of the 0.5 BAC limit and keep your lights on, as the shaded canopy of the lakeside forests can reduce visibility unexpectedly even on bright days.
Nearing the Mecklenburg Lake District, the terrain shifts from the flat glacial plains of the north to the more intricate, water-dominated topography surrounding Lake Müritz. The infrastructure here is well-maintained, but be prepared for the shift from heavy-duty autobahn lanes to single-carriageway local roads that require patience during the peak tourist season. If you are aiming for the town center, check your final destination's parking arrangements early, as the narrow streets near the harbor can become congested with pedestrians and cyclists on warm weekends.
Route highlights
- The transition from the fast-paced A19 motorway to the scenic, winding L24 road into Waren
- Views of the dense Brandenburg pine forests
- The sudden shift in landscape character when reaching the Müritz region
- The harbor area of Waren, offering a gateway to the Müritz National Park
Trip plan
How to think about the drive: one day, split, or overnight.
Short hop
Under two hours behind the wheel. Grab a coffee, set the playlist, done before lunch.
- Distance:
- 166 km
- Duration:
- 1h 54m (free-flow, no traffic)
Where to stop
Places along the route that make natural breaks for coffee, lunch, or a night.
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Fehrbellin 🇩🇪 de
≈55 km≈ 15 km detour from the main route
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Wittstock 🇩🇪 de
≈111 km≈ 3.8 km detour from the main route
Must-know before you go
The things a driver from another country wouldn't think to ask about — fines, stickers, payment cards, opening hours.
City access & emission zones
Berlin Umweltzone covers everything inside the S-Bahn ring
Must knowBerlin
Green sticker required, no exceptions. The zone runs 24/7. Old diesels (Euro 4 and below) are banned outright. Foreign plates can order the sticker online at umwelt-plakette.de — about €13 plus shipping. Allow 7–10 days. Without it you're looking at a €100 fine even for parked cars.
Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart need a green Umweltplakette
Must knowGermany's low-emission zones (Umweltzone) are simpler than the French system but stricter on entry. You need a colour-coded sticker physically on your windscreen before entering. The vast majority of zones today require a green sticker (Euro 4+ petrol, Euro 6+ diesel). Order via TÜV / DEKRA / certified workshops — about €6–13, ships in days. Driving without one costs €100 even if your car would qualify.
What your car must carry
Triangle, first-aid kit, hi-vis vest — all three
Must knowGermany requires a warning triangle, a first-aid kit (compliant with DIN 13164, with a "use by" date — €10 at any pharmacy), and a reflective vest in every passenger car. Roadside checks do happen at borders. The first-aid kit is the one foreign drivers most commonly miss.
Driving rules & habits
Left lane is for overtaking only — return immediately
UsefulOn unrestricted Autobahn sections (where you'll see no speed-limit-end signs), faster cars expect to use the left lane unobstructed. Drift into it without checking the mirror and a 911 closing at 250 km/h becomes your problem. Indicate, overtake, return right — every time. Slowing in the left lane to "make space" is more dangerous than predictable speed.
Phone-mounted radar warnings are illegal
UsefulActive radar-detector apps (and the "police nearby" feature on Waze / Google Maps) are technically banned in Germany — fines hit €75. Most drivers leave them on without consequence, but if you're stopped for any reason, the officer can ask to see your phone. Switch the warning layer off when crossing into DE if you want to play it strict.
Fuel stations
Contactless cards work at virtually every motorway pump
TipMajor brand stations (Shell, Total, BP, Repsol, Cepsa, OMV, Eni, Esso) take Visa and Mastercard contactless without an issue. American Express and Diners are spotty south of the Alps. A €100 pre-authorisation hold is normal — it releases within 5 days. Carry €50 cash for the rare independent station.
Money & connectivity
EU roaming covers calls, texts and data at no extra cost
TipYour home EU SIM works at home rates across every EU member, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The "fair use" cap on data only applies if you're abroad more than four months. For a 2-week road trip, just use your phone normally — but switch off "data roaming" if you're leaving the EU into UK / CH for any segment.
Emergency & breakdown
112 works everywhere in the EU and continental neighbours
TipSingle number for police, ambulance, fire — works from any phone, any network, any country. On motorways, the orange SOS pillars every 2km connect direct to the regional traffic control centre and pinpoint your location. Use them over your phone if you can — it speeds the response.
Rules, fees, and thresholds change. Always verify against the official source the day before you drive — this page is a checklist, not a legal reference.
Main roads
The highways this route spends the most kilometres on.
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A 24 —63 km
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A 10 —29 km
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A 19 —27 km
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B 192 Warener Straße12 km
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A 114 —8 km
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L 241 Röbeler Chaussee6 km
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L 24 —6 km
Route character
How much of the drive is motorway vs. secondary vs. rural.
Motorway drive — fast, predictable, uneventful.
- Motorway
- 77%
- Secondary
- 9%
- Other / rural
- 14%
Drive difficulty
At-a-glance feel: how demanding is this drive for one driver?
Overall
Easy
Straightforward drive. One driver, one day, little to worry about beyond fuel and a toilet stop.
- No major complicating factors — motorway-heavy, single country, comfortable length.
Elevation profile
Highs, lows, and the total climb / descent along the route.
- Lowest point
- 33 m
- Highest point
- 81 m
- Total ascent
- ↑ 120 m
- Total descent
- ↓ 95 m
Fuel & tolls
Rough cost expectation for a typical EU passenger car. Treat as an estimate — pump prices change weekly.
Petrol (RON 95)
≈ €27
12.5 L × €2.18 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €22
10 L × €2.21 / L · 6 L/100 km
Electric (DC fast)
≈ €18
29 kWh × €0.62 / kWh · 17.5 kWh/100 km
Public DC fast charging — slower AC charging at home or hotels typically costs about half.
Prices last refreshed 2026-08-03.
Fuel and EV charging along the route
Stations within a few kilometres of the road, sampled at evenly-spaced waypoints.
EV charging
12 at 50 kW or above (fast / ultra-fast).
Fastest first
- Kurt-Tucholsky-Str. 33e — Hohen Neuendorf 320 kW
- Tesla Supercharger Berlin 250 kW
- Fastned Wittstock — Wittstock/Doose 175 kW
- Alexanderstraße — Berlin 150 kW
- Herzsprung Supercharger — Herzsprung 150 kW
- Tesla Supercharger Wittstock — Wittstock/Dosse 135 kW
- Karl-Liebknechtstraße 13 — Berlin 50 kW
- Schönfließerstraße 66 — Hohen-Neuendorf 50 kW
- Parkallee 10 — Velten 50 kW
- Ruppinerstr. 57 — Kremmen 50 kW
- Nissan Autozentrum Treskow — Neuruppin 50 kW
- Bernhard Brasch Platz — Neuruppin 50 kW
Weather by month
Average daytime high / overnight low and typical monthly rainfall, over the past five years.
🇩🇪 Berlin
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| 69mm | 52mm | 45mm | 36mm | 45mm | 65mm | 112mm | 49mm | 37mm | 65mm | 61mm | 61mm |
hot mild cold
🇩🇪 Waren
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| 67mm | 51mm | 36mm | 51mm | 44mm | 65mm | 111mm | 52mm | 42mm | 74mm | 47mm | 53mm |
hot mild cold
Next 5 days at Waren
Live forecast — refreshes every few hours.
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Thu 13
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19° / 19°
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Fri 14
⛅
32° / 16°
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Sat 15
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33° / 18°
1.4mm
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Sun 16
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22° / 16°
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Mon 17
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19° / 16°
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Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 14 manoeuvres
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- Prenzlauer Allee 3 km
- Prenzlauer Promenade 3 km
- (A 114) 8 km
- (A 10) 29 km
- (A 24) 63 km
- (A 19) 27 km
- (B 198)
- Röbeler Chaussee (L 241) 6 km
- An den Sandbergtannen 2 km
- (L 24) 6 km
- Warener Straße (B 192) 9 km
- Röbeler Chaussee (B 192) 3 km
- (B 192)
Cycling from Berlin to Waren
Touring-pace bicycle route generated by BRouter, with elevation gain and matched against the EuroVelo cycle network.
- Distance
- 149 km
- vs 166 km driving
- Riding time
- 7h 11m
- Touring pace; experienced riders cut this 20–30%.
- Total climb
- ↑ 200 m
Routed on the BRouter trekking profile — balanced for paved leisure tourers; gravel and fast-bike profiles produce different lines.
On the EuroVelo network
Sections of this route follow signed EuroVelo cycle routes — well-maintained, signposted, and bike-friendly:
- EV7 Sun Route · 13 km
Total: 13,0 km on EuroVelo (9% of the route).
Show route on map
By train from Berlin to Waren
Fastest cross-border rail itinerary from the public Transitous planner. Times reflect a typical Monday-morning departure on the next available service-day.
- Fastest journey
- 1h 51m
- 1 change
- Lead operator
- DB Fernverkehr AG
- + 3 more
- Alternatives
- 5
- Itineraries returned by the planner.
Trains on the fastest itinerary
- IC 2270
All operators across alternatives
- DB Fernverkehr AG
- DB Regio AG
- DB Regio AG Nordost
- Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH
Show route on map
Routing via the public Transitous OTP planner (community-run MOTIS instance). Cached 24 hours; verify on the operator's site before booking.
Frequently asked
Do I need a vignette to drive on the autobahns in Germany?
No, German motorways do not require a vignette. Use of the Autobahn network is free for passenger vehicles.
What is the speed limit on German motorways?
While many sections of the A19 and A24 are unrestricted, 130 km/h is the recommended advisory speed. Always look for temporary electronic signage, which often imposes lower limits due to traffic or weather conditions.
Is it easy to find fuel along the A19?
Yes, there are several large service stations (Raststätten) located directly on the A19. Prices are typically higher at these motorway stops compared to smaller stations in the towns you pass.
How this page is built
Compiled by COD Solutions Oy from open European data — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for the route geometry, BRouter for the bicycle route, EuroVelo GPX (ODbL) by the European Cyclists' Federation for the cycle-network overlay, Open-Meteo for monthly climate normals, OpenTopoData SRTM 30m for elevation, Open Charge Map for EV charging stations, and Google Gemini drafts the narrative and FAQ from the computed route data. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.