How far is it from Ballon to Firhouse?

The distance between Ballon and Firhouse is 96 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ballon to Firhouse?

The drive from Ballon to Firhouse takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Ballon to Firhouse?

The fastest route from Ballon to Firhouse covers 96 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Firhouse from Ballon?

Firhouse lies roughly to the north-east of Ballon.

Which roads does the route from Ballon to Firhouse follow?

The drive from Ballon to Firhouse mainly follows M9.

Which towns do you pass between Ballon and Firhouse?

Towns on the route from Ballon to Firhouse include Carlow, Athy, Newbridge, Naas, Ballyfermot.

Where can I stop to rest between Ballon and Firhouse?

On the route from Ballon to Firhouse you can take a break at Circle K Junction 5 M9, Kilcullen Service Area.

Are there charging stations between Ballon and Firhouse?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ballon to Firhouse, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Enniskerry Rd, Kilternan (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 613.

Ballon Firhouse

Distance: 96 kmDrive time: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Ballon to Firhouse takes about 1 h 15 min via M9. The distance is 96 km. The straight-line distance is 67 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Coolboy, Palatine, Hillsborough, Citywest, Firhouse. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 96 km

1 Depart right 12 km
2 Enter roundabout slightly left 41 m
3 Exit roundabout slightly left 104 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly left 103 m
5 Exit roundabout straight 833 m
6 Merge slightly right onto Carlow Bypass 11 km
7 Continue straight onto Kilcullen to Carlow Motorway 29 km
8 Continue straight onto Kilcullen Link Motorway 8 km
9 Merge slightly right onto Newbridge Bypass 9 km
10 Continue straight onto Naas Bypass 3 km
11 Continue straight onto Naas Road 17 km
12 Take exit slightly left 493 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Grange Castle Road 102 m

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Grange Castle Road 315 m
15 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Cheeverstown Road 68 m
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Cheeverstown Road 760 m
17 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Cheeverstown Road 47 m
18 Exit roundabout straight onto Cheeverstown Road 3 km
19 Turn left onto Blessington Road 765 m
20 Continue straight onto Tallaght Bypass 2 km
21 Turn right onto Old Bawn Road 2 km
22 Turn slightly left 44 m
23 Turn left onto Firhouse Road 2 km
24 Turn right onto Ballycullen Avenue 179 m
25 Turn right onto Killininny Court 64 m
26 Arrive left onto Killininny Court

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The return trip from Firhouse to Ballon covers roughly the same distance, 96 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

613 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Citywest Rd, CitywestCitywest Rd, Citywest, Dublin 24400 kW
Enniskerry Rd, KilternanEnniskerry Rd, Kilternan, Co. Dublin400 kW
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW
Naas RdNaas Rd, Dublin 22400 kW

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Firhouse → Walkinstown7 km · 15 min Firhouse → Howth38 km · 40 min Firhouse → Dunlavin39 km · 45 min Firhouse → Ranelagh9 km · 15 min Firhouse → Inchicore13 km · 15 min Firhouse → Dún Laoghaire18 km · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Ballon to Firhouse?: The distance between Ballon and Firhouse is 96 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ballon to Firhouse?: The drive from Ballon to Firhouse takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Ballon to Firhouse?: The fastest route from Ballon to Firhouse covers 96 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Firhouse from Ballon?: Firhouse lies roughly to the north-east of Ballon.
Which roads does the route from Ballon to Firhouse follow?: The drive from Ballon to Firhouse mainly follows M9.
Which towns do you pass between Ballon and Firhouse?: Towns on the route from Ballon to Firhouse include Carlow, Athy, Newbridge, Naas, Ballyfermot.
Where can I stop to rest between Ballon and Firhouse?: On the route from Ballon to Firhouse you can take a break at Circle K Junction 5 M9, Kilcullen Service Area.
Are there charging stations between Ballon and Firhouse?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ballon to Firhouse, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Enniskerry Rd, Kilternan (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 613.

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