How far is it from Athy to Arklow?

The distance between Athy and Arklow is 76 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Athy to Arklow?

The drive from Athy to Arklow takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Athy to Arklow?

The fastest route from Athy to Arklow covers 76 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Arklow from Athy?

Arklow lies roughly to the east of Athy.

Which roads does the route from Athy to Arklow follow?

The drive from Athy to Arklow mainly follows R747.

Which towns do you pass between Athy and Arklow?

Towns on the route from Athy to Arklow include Calverstown, Baltinglass, Knockananna, Aughrim (Wicklow), Ballinaclash.

Where can I camp between Athy and Arklow?

Along the route from Athy to Arklow you can stop for the night or service your van at Raven's Rest.

Are there charging stations between Athy and Arklow?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Athy to Arklow, including Junction 19 (360 kW); North Quay, Arklow (360 kW); Gorey Services Station, Inch (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 43.

Athy Arklow

Distance: 76 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Athy to Arklow takes about 1 h 20 min via R747. The distance is 76 km. The straight-line distance is 60 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tinryland, Rathvilly, Clonmore (Carlow), Tinahely, Woodenbridge. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 76 km

1 Depart right onto Leinster Street 241 m
2 Keep slightly left onto Leinster Street 2 km
3 Enter roundabout left onto Athy Link Road 55 m
4 Exit roundabout left onto Athy Link Road 9 km
5 Enter roundabout left 65 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly left 117 m
7 Enter roundabout slightly left 49 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly left 3 km
9 At end of road, turn right 117 m
10 Turn left 11 km
11 Keep slightly right onto Market Square 160 m
12 Continue straight onto Weavers Square 2 km
13 Continue straight onto Kiltegan Road 10 km

14 Turn left 4 km
15 Continue slightly left 39 m
16 At end of road, turn right 11 km
17 Turn left onto Dwyer Square 65 m
18 Continue left onto Bridge Street 124 m
19 Turn left onto Kelly's Hill 239 m
20 Turn right onto School Road 425 m
21 Continue straight onto Churchlands 203 m
22 At end of road, turn left 3 km
23 At end of road, turn left 18 km
24 At end of road, turn right 7 km
25 Turn left onto Upper Main Street 427 m
26 Arrive onto Main Street

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The return trip from Arklow to Athy covers roughly the same distance, 76 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

43 chargers

Junction 19Junction 19, Co. Wicklow360 kW
North Quay, ArklowNorth Quay, Arklow, Co. Wicklow360 kW
Gorey Services Station, InchGorey Services Station, Inch, Co. Wexford350 kW
M9 Services, KilcullenM9 Services, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, R56 T251150 kW
Arklow, WicklowArklow, Wicklow, Co Wicklow50 kW

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Arklow → Enniscorthy49 km · 40 min Arklow → Greystones46 km · 40 min Arklow → Naas97 km · 1 h 15 min Arklow → Ballymoney24 km · 20 min Arklow → Leixlip87 km · 1 h 5 min Arklow → Randalstown80 km · 1 h

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

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How far is it from Athy to Arklow?: The distance between Athy and Arklow is 76 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athy to Arklow?: The drive from Athy to Arklow takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Athy to Arklow?: The fastest route from Athy to Arklow covers 76 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Arklow from Athy?: Arklow lies roughly to the east of Athy.
Which roads does the route from Athy to Arklow follow?: The drive from Athy to Arklow mainly follows R747.
Which towns do you pass between Athy and Arklow?: Towns on the route from Athy to Arklow include Calverstown, Baltinglass, Knockananna, Aughrim (Wicklow), Ballinaclash.
Where can I camp between Athy and Arklow?: Along the route from Athy to Arklow you can stop for the night or service your van at Raven's Rest.
Are there charging stations between Athy and Arklow?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Athy to Arklow, including Junction 19 (360 kW); North Quay, Arklow (360 kW); Gorey Services Station, Inch (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 43.

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