How far is it from Athboy to Swords?

The distance between Athboy and Swords is 73 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Athboy to Swords?

The drive from Athboy to Swords takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Athboy to Swords?

The fastest route from Athboy to Swords covers 73 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Swords from Athboy?

Swords lies roughly to the east of Athboy.

Which roads does the route from Athboy to Swords follow?

The drive from Athboy to Swords mainly follows M3.

Which towns do you pass between Athboy and Swords?

Towns on the route from Athboy to Swords include Trim, Navan, Batterstown, Leixlip, Dublin.

Are there charging stations between Athboy and Swords?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Athboy to Swords, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 585.

Athboy Swords

Distance: 73 kmDrive time: 1 h

Driving from Athboy to Swords takes about 1 h via M3. The distance is 73 km. The straight-line distance is 50 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rathmolyon, Bective, Ratoath, Finglas, Ballymun. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 73 km

1 Depart 4 m
2 Turn right onto Upper Bridge Street 135 m
3 Continue straight onto Lower Bridge Street 796 m
4 Continue straight onto Navan Road 3 km
5 Continue straight onto Athboy Road 11 km
6 Enter roundabout left onto Athboy Road 66 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Athboy Road 107 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 101 m
9 Exit roundabout slightly left 776 m
10 Merge slightly right onto Clonee to North of Kells Motorway 35 km
11 Continue straight onto Clonee Bypass 3 km
12 Continue straight onto Navan Road 329 m
13 Continue straight onto Blanchardstown Bypass 5 km

14 Take exit slightly left 2 km
15 Merge slightly right onto Northern Cross Route Motorway 9 km
16 Take exit slightly left 2 km
17 Merge slightly right onto Airport Motorway 479 m
18 Keep slightly right onto Cloghran Lissenhall Motorway 3 km
19 Take exit slightly left 366 m
20 Enter rotary left onto Drinan Link Road 22 m
21 Exit rotary straight onto Drinan Link Road 453 m
22 Enter rotary left onto Drinan Link Road 37 m
23 Exit rotary slightly left onto Drinan Link Road 536 m
24 Enter rotary slightly left onto Pinnockhill 40 m
25 Exit rotary straight onto Pinnockhill 406 m
26 Enter rotary straight onto Dublin Road 65 m
27 Exit rotary straight onto Dublin Road 402 m
28 Continue straight onto Milton Terrace 131 m
29 Continue straight onto Main Street 617 m
30 Arrive right onto North Street

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The return trip from Swords to Athboy covers roughly the same distance, 73 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

585 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Citywest Rd, CitywestCitywest Rd, Citywest, Dublin 24400 kW
Clonshaugh Rd, ClonshaughClonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17400 kW
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW
N2, AshbourneN2, Ashbourne, Co. Meath400 kW

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Swords → Portmarnock10 km · 15 min Swords → Greenore95 km · 1 h 10 min Swords → Malahide6 km · 10 min Swords → Lusk9 km · 15 min Swords → Firhouse33 km · 30 min Swords → Athgarvan67 km · 55 min

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How far is it from Athboy to Swords?: The distance between Athboy and Swords is 73 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athboy to Swords?: The drive from Athboy to Swords takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Athboy to Swords?: The fastest route from Athboy to Swords covers 73 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Swords from Athboy?: Swords lies roughly to the east of Athboy.
Which roads does the route from Athboy to Swords follow?: The drive from Athboy to Swords mainly follows M3.
Which towns do you pass between Athboy and Swords?: Towns on the route from Athboy to Swords include Trim, Navan, Batterstown, Leixlip, Dublin.
Are there charging stations between Athboy and Swords?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Athboy to Swords, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 585.

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