How far is it from Athy to Port Laoise?

The distance between Athy and Port Laoise is 24 km by road.

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

The drive from Athy to Port Laoise takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Athy to Port Laoise?

The fastest route from Athy to Port Laoise covers 24 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Port Laoise from Athy?

Port Laoise lies roughly to the west of Athy.

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

Along the route from Athy to Port Laoise you can fill up at Circle K, Top, Applegreen Portlaoise (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Are there charging stations between Athy and Port Laoise?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Athy to Port Laoise, including Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Junction 14, M7, Monasterevin (200 kW); Abbeyleix Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

Athy Port Laoise

Distance: 24 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Athy to Port Laoise takes about 30 min via R428. The distance is 24 km. The straight-line distance is 22 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 24 km

1 Depart left onto Leinster Street 134 m
2 Continue straight onto Duke Street 264 m
3 Turn right onto Woodstock Street 2 km
4 Continue slightly left 12 km
5 Turn right 9 km
6 Enter roundabout left 66 m
7 Exit roundabout left 941 m
8 Enter roundabout straight onto Stradbally Road 11 m

9 Exit roundabout straight onto Stradbally Road 224 m
10 Continue left onto Stradbally Road 7 m
11 Enter roundabout straight onto Stradbally Road 34 m
12 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Stradbally Road 4 m
13 Continue left onto Stradbally Road 2 km
14 At end of road, turn left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 26 m
15 Continue left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 160 m
16 At roundabout, take exit straight onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 35 m
17 Arrive onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue

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The return trip from Port Laoise to Athy covers roughly the same distance, 24 km.

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Charging points along the way

39 chargers

Exit 17, M7, PortlaoiseExit 17, M7, Portlaoise, Co. Laois200 kW
Junction 14, M7, MonasterevinJunction 14, M7, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare200 kW
Abbeyleix RoadAbbeyleix Road, Co. Laois180 kW
Southern Circular Rd, PortlaoiseSouthern Circular Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois160 kW
Railway St, PortlaoiseRailway St, Portlaoise, Co. Laois75 kW

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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 → Arklow100 km · 1 h 45 min

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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 Port Laoise?: The distance between Athy and Port Laoise is 24 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athy to Port Laoise?: The drive from Athy to Port Laoise takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Athy to Port Laoise?: The fastest route from Athy to Port Laoise covers 24 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Port Laoise from Athy?: Port Laoise lies roughly to the west of Athy.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Athy and Port Laoise?: Along the route from Athy to Port Laoise you can fill up at Circle K, Top, Applegreen Portlaoise (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Athy and Port Laoise?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Athy to Port Laoise, including Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Junction 14, M7, Monasterevin (200 kW); Abbeyleix Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

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