How far is it from Athlone to Port Laoise?

The distance between Athlone and Port Laoise is 79 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Athlone to Port Laoise?

The drive from Athlone to Port Laoise takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Athlone to Port Laoise?

The fastest route from Athlone to Port Laoise covers 79 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Port Laoise from Athlone?

Port Laoise lies roughly to the south-east of Athlone.

Which roads does the route from Athlone to Port Laoise follow?

The drive from Athlone to Port Laoise mainly follows M6.

Which towns do you pass between Athlone and Port Laoise?

Towns on the route from Athlone to Port Laoise include Maghera, Ballymore (Westmeath), Tullamore, Ballinagar, Mountmellick.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Athlone and Port Laoise?

Along the route from Athlone to Port Laoise you can fill up at Grove Service Station (24/7), Certa (24/7), Applegreen (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Athlone and Port Laoise?

On the route from Athlone to Port Laoise you can take a break at Costa Coffee Toilets, Jct 17 Midway Service Area.

Are there charging stations between Athlone and Port Laoise?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Athlone to Port Laoise, including Fassagh, Athlone / Moate (350 kW); Athlone / Moate (300 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 75.

Athlone Port Laoise

Distance: 79 kmDrive time: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Athlone to Port Laoise takes about 1 h 5 min via M6. The distance is 79 km. The straight-line distance is 61 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Athlone, Castledaly, Coleraine, Killeigh, Portlaoise. Driving directions

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Driving directions44 · 79 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 Continue straight onto Coosan Point Road 644 m
5 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Arcadia 39 m
6 Exit roundabout left onto Arcadia 706 m
7 Enter roundabout left onto Ballymahon Road 33 m
8 Exit roundabout left onto Ballymahon Road 159 m
9 Take ramp right 402 m
10 Merge slightly right onto Athlone Bypass 3 km
11 Continue straight 29 km
12 Take exit slightly left 504 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 103 m

14 Exit roundabout straight 136 m
15 Enter roundabout slightly left 88 m
16 Exit roundabout left 9 km
17 Enter rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 101 m
18 Exit rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 2 km
19 Enter rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 86 m
20 Exit rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 2 km
21 Enter rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 78 m
22 Exit rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 2 km
23 Enter rotary left 36 m
24 Exit rotary left 19 km
25 Turn right 489 m
26 Turn left 408 m
27 Turn right 2 km
28 Continue slightly left 756 m
29 Turn left 59 m
30 Turn right 6 km
31 Enter rotary straight 41 m
32 Exit rotary straight 78 m
33 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Mountmellick Road 789 m
34 Keep slightly left onto Mountmellick Road 23 m
35 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Mountmellick Road 16 m
36 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Mountmellick Road 2 km
37 Continue straight onto Coote Street 55 m
38 Enter roundabout slightly left 16 m
39 Exit roundabout slightly left 149 m
40 Enter roundabout left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 7 m
41 Exit roundabout slightly left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 242 m
42 Enter roundabout left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 23 m
43 Exit roundabout slightly left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 211 m
44 Arrive onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue

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The return trip from Port Laoise to Athlone covers roughly the same distance, 79 km.

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Charging points along the way

75 chargers

Fassagh, Athlone / MoateFassagh, Athlone / Moate, Co. Westmeath350 kW
Athlone / MoateAthlone / Moate, Co. Westmeath300 kW
Exit 17, M7, PortlaoiseExit 17, M7, Portlaoise, Co. Laois200 kW
Abbeyleix RoadAbbeyleix Road, Co. Laois180 kW
Cloncollog, TullamoreCloncollog, Tullamore, Co. Offaly180 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular destinations close by

Portlaoise → Mullingar73 km · 1 h 5 min Portlaoise → Tullamore34 km · 35 min Portlaoise → Newbridge40 km · 35 min Portlaoise → Thurles65 km · 50 min Portlaoise → Birr65 km · 55 min Portlaoise → Athy24 km · 30 min

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How far is it from Athlone to Port Laoise?: The distance between Athlone and Port Laoise is 79 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athlone to Port Laoise?: The drive from Athlone to Port Laoise takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Athlone to Port Laoise?: The fastest route from Athlone to Port Laoise covers 79 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Port Laoise from Athlone?: Port Laoise lies roughly to the south-east of Athlone.
Which roads does the route from Athlone to Port Laoise follow?: The drive from Athlone to Port Laoise mainly follows M6.
Which towns do you pass between Athlone and Port Laoise?: Towns on the route from Athlone to Port Laoise include Maghera, Ballymore (Westmeath), Tullamore, Ballinagar, Mountmellick.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Athlone and Port Laoise?: Along the route from Athlone to Port Laoise you can fill up at Grove Service Station (24/7), Certa (24/7), Applegreen (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Athlone and Port Laoise?: On the route from Athlone to Port Laoise you can take a break at Costa Coffee Toilets, Jct 17 Midway Service Area.
Are there charging stations between Athlone and Port Laoise?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Athlone to Port Laoise, including Fassagh, Athlone / Moate (350 kW); Athlone / Moate (300 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 75.

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