How far is it from Athlone to Birr?

The distance between Athlone and Birr is 44 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Athlone to Birr?

The drive from Athlone to Birr takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Athlone to Birr?

The fastest route from Athlone to Birr covers 44 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Birr from Athlone?

Birr lies roughly to the south of Athlone.

Which roads does the route from Athlone to Birr follow?

The drive from Athlone to Birr mainly follows N62.

Are there charging stations between Athlone and Birr?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Athlone to Birr, including Fassagh, Athlone / Moate (350 kW); Athlone / Moate (300 kW); Westpoint Business Centre, Monksland (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 36.

Athlone Birr

Distance: 44 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Athlone to Birr takes about 40 min via N62. The distance is 44 km. The straight-line distance is 37 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 44 km

1 Depart onto Dublin Gate Street 20 m
2 Continue straight onto Church Street 204 m
3 Turn right onto Northgate Street 335 m
4 Turn right onto Southern Station Road 505 m
5 Continue left onto Southern Station Road 85 m
6 Turn right onto Ballymahon Road 307 m
7 Turn left onto Sean Costello Street 354 m
8 Turn right onto Castlemaine Street 141 m
9 Enter roundabout left onto Castlemaine Street 14 m
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Castlemaine Street 2 km
11 Enter roundabout left 31 m
12 Exit roundabout left 201 m
13 Enter roundabout left 34 m

14 Exit roundabout left 761 m
15 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Dublin Road 82 m
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Dublin Road 2 km
17 Continue right 7 km
18 Turn left 17 km
19 Turn left 13 km
20 Turn right onto Tullamore Road 3 km
21 Continue straight onto Melsop Street 369 m
22 Arrive onto Townsend Street

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The return trip from Birr to Athlone covers roughly the same distance, 44 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

36 chargers

Fassagh, Athlone / MoateFassagh, Athlone / Moate, Co. Westmeath350 kW
Athlone / MoateAthlone / Moate, Co. Westmeath300 kW
Westpoint Business Centre, MonkslandWestpoint Business Centre, Monksland, Co. Roscommon180 kW
Creggan Court Hotel, AthloneCreggan Court Hotel, Athlone150 kW
Southern Station Rd, AthloneSouthern Station Rd, Athlone150 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Birr → Galway95 km · 1 h 25 min Birr → Ballinasloe51 km · 55 min Birr → Nenagh38 km · 40 min Birr → Mullingar78 km · 1 h 5 min Birr → Tullamore37 km · 35 min Birr → Tipperary97 km · 1 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Athlone to Birr?: The distance between Athlone and Birr is 44 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athlone to Birr?: The drive from Athlone to Birr takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Athlone to Birr?: The fastest route from Athlone to Birr covers 44 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Birr from Athlone?: Birr lies roughly to the south of Athlone.
Which roads does the route from Athlone to Birr follow?: The drive from Athlone to Birr mainly follows N62.
Are there charging stations between Athlone and Birr?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Athlone to Birr, including Fassagh, Athlone / Moate (350 kW); Athlone / Moate (300 kW); Westpoint Business Centre, Monksland (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 36.

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