How far is it from Bective to Swords?

The distance between Bective and Swords is 56 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bective to Swords?

The drive from Bective to Swords takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Bective to Swords?

The fastest route from Bective to Swords covers 56 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Swords from Bective?

Swords lies roughly to the south-east of Bective.

Which roads does the route from Bective to Swords follow?

The drive from Bective to Swords mainly follows M3.

Which towns do you pass between Bective and Swords?

Towns on the route from Bective to Swords include Navan, Slane, Leixlip, Dublin, Balgriffin.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Bective and Swords?

Along the route from Bective to Swords you can fill up at Ross Filling Station, Go (24/7), Applegreen (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Bective and Swords?

On the route from Bective to Swords you can take a break at Applegreen Services M3 (Junction 6).

Are there charging stations between Bective and Swords?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bective to Swords, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 580.

Bective Swords

Distance: 56 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Bective to Swords takes about 50 min via M3. The distance is 56 km. The straight-line distance is 35 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kilmessan, Skryne, Dunboyne, Finglas, Swords. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 56 km

1 Depart right 27 m
2 Turn left 19 m
3 Turn right 369 m
4 Turn left 7 km
5 At end of road, turn right 638 m
6 Enter roundabout straight 29 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly left 635 m
8 Merge slightly right onto Clonee to North of Kells Motorway 25 km
9 Continue straight onto Clonee Bypass 3 km
10 Continue straight onto Navan Road 329 m
11 Continue straight onto Blanchardstown Bypass 5 km
12 Take exit slightly left 2 km
13 Merge slightly right onto Northern Cross Route Motorway 9 km

14 Take exit slightly left 2 km
15 Merge slightly right onto Airport Motorway 479 m
16 Keep slightly right onto Cloghran Lissenhall Motorway 3 km
17 Take exit slightly left 366 m
18 Enter rotary left onto Drinan Link Road 22 m
19 Exit rotary straight onto Drinan Link Road 453 m
20 Enter rotary left onto Drinan Link Road 37 m
21 Exit rotary slightly left onto Drinan Link Road 536 m
22 Enter rotary slightly left onto Pinnockhill 40 m
23 Exit rotary straight onto Pinnockhill 406 m
24 Enter rotary straight onto Dublin Road 65 m
25 Exit rotary straight onto Dublin Road 402 m
26 Continue straight onto Milton Terrace 131 m
27 Continue straight onto Main Street 617 m
28 Arrive right onto North Street

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The return trip from Swords to Bective covers roughly the same distance, 56 km.

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Charging points along the way

580 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Citywest Rd, CitywestCitywest Rd, Citywest, Dublin 24400 kW
Clonshaugh Rd, ClonshaughClonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17400 kW
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW
N2, AshbourneN2, Ashbourne, Co. Meath400 kW

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Swords → Portmarnock10 km · 15 min Swords → Lusk9 km · 15 min Swords → Athgarvan67 km · 55 min Swords → Greenore95 km · 1 h 10 min Swords → Sandymount18 km · 25 min Swords → Stillorgan24 km · 30 min

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How far is it from Bective to Swords?: The distance between Bective and Swords is 56 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bective to Swords?: The drive from Bective to Swords takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Bective to Swords?: The fastest route from Bective to Swords covers 56 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Swords from Bective?: Swords lies roughly to the south-east of Bective.
Which roads does the route from Bective to Swords follow?: The drive from Bective to Swords mainly follows M3.
Which towns do you pass between Bective and Swords?: Towns on the route from Bective to Swords include Navan, Slane, Leixlip, Dublin, Balgriffin.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Bective and Swords?: Along the route from Bective to Swords you can fill up at Ross Filling Station, Go (24/7), Applegreen (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Bective and Swords?: On the route from Bective to Swords you can take a break at Applegreen Services M3 (Junction 6).
Are there charging stations between Bective and Swords?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bective to Swords, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 580.

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