How far is it from Bantry to Cork?

The distance between Bantry and Cork is 85 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bantry to Cork?

The drive from Bantry to Cork takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Bantry to Cork?

The fastest route from Bantry to Cork covers 85 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Cork from Bantry?

Cork lies roughly to the east of Bantry.

Which roads does the route from Bantry to Cork follow?

The drive from Bantry to Cork mainly follows R585.

Which towns do you pass between Bantry and Cork?

Towns on the route from Bantry to Cork include Ballylickey, Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh), Macroom, Bandon, Bishopstown.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Bantry and Cork?

Along the route from Bantry to Cork you can fill up at Maxol, Applegreen, O'Reilly's Garage (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Bantry and Cork?

Along the route from Bantry to Cork you can stop for the night or service your van at Eagle Point Camping.

Where can I stop to rest between Bantry and Cork?

On the route from Bantry to Cork you can take a break at Public Toilets, Staff Toilet and Shower Room.

Are there charging stations between Bantry and Cork?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bantry to Cork, including Mahon Point P4, Cork (250 kW); Frankfield Road, Douglas (200 kW); Millstreet Rd, Macroom (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 130.

Bantry Cork

Distance: 85 kmDrive time: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Bantry to Cork takes about 1 h 15 min via R585. The distance is 85 km. The straight-line distance is 72 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ballylickey, Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh), Ahiohill, Crossbarry, Cork. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 85 km

1 Depart onto Marino Street 34 m
2 Continue straight onto Glengarriff Road 6 km
3 Turn right 5 km
4 Keep slightly right 45 km
5 Turn left 898 m
6 At end of road, turn right onto Crookstown Bypass 14 km
7 Continue straight onto Ballincollig Bypass 6 km
8 Continue straight onto South Ring Road 7 km
9 Take exit slightly left 365 m
10 Turn left onto Pouladuff Road Lower 24 m
11 Enter roundabout straight onto Pouladuff Road Lower 18 m
12 Exit roundabout left onto Pouladuff Road Lower 2 km
13 Continue straight onto Upper Pouladuff Road 314 m

14 Continue straight onto Green Street 168 m
15 Continue straight onto Noonan Road 124 m
16 Turn right onto Gregg Road 89 m
17 Turn right onto Gillabbey Street 124 m
18 Continue straight onto Sharman Crawford Street 219 m
19 Turn right onto Wandesford Quay 121 m
20 Turn left onto Clarkes Bridge 119 m
21 Turn right onto Washington Street 268 m
22 At end of road, turn left onto Grand Parade 67 m
23 Continue slightly right onto Saint Patrick's Street 200 m
24 Arrive onto Saint Patrick's Street

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The return trip from Cork to Bantry covers roughly the same distance, 85 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

130 chargers

Mahon Point P4, CorkMahon Point P4, Cork, Co. Cork250 kW
Frankfield Road, DouglasFrankfield Road, Douglas, County Cork200 kW
Millstreet Rd, MacroomMillstreet Rd, Macroom, Co. Cork200 kW
Douglas Relief Rd, DouglasDouglas Relief Rd, Douglas, Co. Cork190 kW
Main St, CarrigtwohillMain St, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork190 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Cork → Killarney89 km · 1 h 15 min Cork → Clonakilty51 km · 50 min Cork → Skibbereen84 km · 1 h 20 min Cork → Clonmel96 km · 1 h 15 min Cork → Cashel93 km · 1 h 10 min Cork → Dungarvan75 km · 1 h 5 min

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

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How far is it from Bantry to Cork?: The distance between Bantry and Cork is 85 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bantry to Cork?: The drive from Bantry to Cork takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Bantry to Cork?: The fastest route from Bantry to Cork covers 85 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Cork from Bantry?: Cork lies roughly to the east of Bantry.
Which roads does the route from Bantry to Cork follow?: The drive from Bantry to Cork mainly follows R585.
Which towns do you pass between Bantry and Cork?: Towns on the route from Bantry to Cork include Ballylickey, Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh), Macroom, Bandon, Bishopstown.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Bantry and Cork?: Along the route from Bantry to Cork you can fill up at Maxol, Applegreen, O'Reilly's Garage (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Bantry and Cork?: Along the route from Bantry to Cork you can stop for the night or service your van at Eagle Point Camping.
Where can I stop to rest between Bantry and Cork?: On the route from Bantry to Cork you can take a break at Public Toilets, Staff Toilet and Shower Room.
Are there charging stations between Bantry and Cork?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bantry to Cork, including Mahon Point P4, Cork (250 kW); Frankfield Road, Douglas (200 kW); Millstreet Rd, Macroom (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 130.

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