How far is it from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey?

The distance between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Newtownabbey is 22 km by road.

What is the best route from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey?

The fastest route from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey covers 22 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Newtownabbey from Belfast International Airport (BFS)?

Newtownabbey lies roughly to the east of Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Newtownabbey?

Along the route from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey you can fill up at Emo Express Filling Station (24/7), Maxol (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Belfast International Airport (BFS) Newtownabbey

Distance: 22 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey takes about 25 min via Boghill Road. The distance is 22 km. The straight-line distance is 18 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 22 km

1 Depart 318 m
2 Turn left onto Killead Road 2 km
3 Continue slightly right onto Tully Road 974 m
4 At end of road, turn left onto Tully Road 876 m
5 Turn right onto Carmavy Road 5 km
6 Continue right onto Carmavy Road 197 m
7 At end of road, turn right onto Seven Mile Straight 3 km
8 Turn left onto Umgall Road 2 km

9 Continue straight onto Boghill Road 3 km
10 Continue slightly left onto Boghill Road 3 km
11 Turn right onto Hydepark Road 342 m
12 Turn left onto Hightown Road 2 km
13 At end of road, turn right onto Antrim Road 915 m
14 Turn left 57 m
15 Turn slightly left onto O'Neill Road 639 m
16 Arrive onto O'Neill Road

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The return trip from Newtownabbey to Belfast International Airport (BFS) covers roughly the same distance, 22 km.

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How far is it from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey?: The distance between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Newtownabbey is 22 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey?: The drive from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey?: The fastest route from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey covers 22 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Newtownabbey from Belfast International Airport (BFS)?: Newtownabbey lies roughly to the east of Belfast International Airport (BFS).
Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Newtownabbey?: Along the route from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newtownabbey you can fill up at Emo Express Filling Station (24/7), Maxol (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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