How far is it from Banbridge to Newtownards?

The distance between Banbridge and Newtownards is 53 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Banbridge to Newtownards?

The drive from Banbridge to Newtownards takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Banbridge to Newtownards?

The fastest route from Banbridge to Newtownards covers 53 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Newtownards from Banbridge?

Newtownards lies roughly to the north-east of Banbridge.

Which towns do you pass between Banbridge and Newtownards?

Towns on the route from Banbridge to Newtownards include Rathfriland, Lisburn, Belfast, Dundonald.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Banbridge and Newtownards?

Along the route from Banbridge to Newtownards you can fill up at Go Boulevard (24/7), Sainsbury's, Asda. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Banbridge and Newtownards?

On the route from Banbridge to Newtownards you can take a break at Public Toilets.

Banbridge Newtownards

Distance: 53 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Banbridge to Newtownards takes about 45 min via A1. The distance is 53 km. The straight-line distance is 47 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Donaghcloney, Lambeg, Rosetta GB, Ormeau, Dundonald, Lisburn and Castlereagh. Driving directions

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Driving directions42 · 53 km

1 Depart onto Newry Road 15 m
2 Enter roundabout left onto Newry Street 30 m
3 Exit roundabout left onto Newry Street 212 m
4 Continue slightly left onto Newry Street 99 m
5 Continue straight onto Bridge Street 316 m
6 Continue straight onto Church Square 131 m
7 Continue straight onto Dromore Road 2 km
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 14 m
9 Exit roundabout straight 128 m
10 Merge slightly right onto Dromore Road 2 km
11 Continue straight onto Halfway Road 4 km
12 Continue straight onto Banbridge Road 13 km
13 Enter rotary slightly left onto Hillsborough Road 43 m

14 Exit rotary straight onto Hillsborough Road 576 m
15 Turn right onto Carnbane Road 2 km
16 At end of road, turn left onto Ravernet Road 13 m
17 Turn right onto Legacurry Road 893 m
18 Continue straight onto Green Road 2 km
19 Turn right onto Ballynahinch Road 383 m
20 Turn left onto Comber Road 3 km
21 Turn right onto Saintfield Road 62 m
22 Turn left onto Comber Road 5 km
23 Continue straight onto Hillsborough Road 3 km
24 Continue slightly left onto Hillsborough Road 62 m
25 Merge slightly right onto Ballynahinch Road 71 m
26 Turn right onto Church Road 442 m
27 At end of road, turn right onto Saintfield Road 26 m
28 Turn left onto Comber Road 2 km
29 Continue straight onto Hillsborough Road 3 km
30 At end of road, turn right onto Moneyreagh Road 91 m
31 Turn left onto Hillsborough Road 968 m
32 Turn left onto Ballystockart Road 5 km
33 At end of road, turn right onto Hillhead Road 237 m
34 Turn right onto Comber Road 272 m
35 Turn left onto Ballyrainey Road 4 km
36 At end of road, turn right onto Kempe Stones Road 2 km
37 Enter rotary slightly left onto Nursery Road 79 m
38 Exit rotary straight onto Nursery Road 542 m
39 Enter rotary slightly left onto Frederick Street 22 m
40 Exit rotary slightly left onto Frederick Street 188 m
41 Turn right onto Regent Street 159 m
42 Arrive onto Regent Street

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The return trip from Newtownards to Banbridge covers roughly the same distance, 53 km.

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Newtownards → Carryduff18 km · 20 min Newtownards → Kilkeel81 km · 1 h 10 min Newtownards → Magherafelt74 km · 1 h Newtownards → Larne53 km · 45 min Newtownards → Comber8 km · 10 min Newtownards → Warrenpoint77 km · 1 h 10 min

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How far is it from Banbridge to Newtownards?: The distance between Banbridge and Newtownards is 53 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Banbridge to Newtownards?: The drive from Banbridge to Newtownards takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Banbridge to Newtownards?: The fastest route from Banbridge to Newtownards covers 53 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Newtownards from Banbridge?: Newtownards lies roughly to the north-east of Banbridge.
Which towns do you pass between Banbridge and Newtownards?: Towns on the route from Banbridge to Newtownards include Rathfriland, Lisburn, Belfast, Dundonald.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Banbridge and Newtownards?: Along the route from Banbridge to Newtownards you can fill up at Go Boulevard (24/7), Sainsbury's, Asda. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Banbridge and Newtownards?: On the route from Banbridge to Newtownards you can take a break at Public Toilets.

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