How far is it from Belfast to Downpatrick?

The distance between Belfast and Downpatrick is 35 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Belfast to Downpatrick?

The drive from Belfast to Downpatrick takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Belfast to Downpatrick?

The fastest route from Belfast to Downpatrick covers 35 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Downpatrick from Belfast?

Downpatrick lies roughly to the south-east of Belfast.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast and Downpatrick?

Along the route from Belfast to Downpatrick you can fill up at Go 24 Express (24/7), Brackenvale Petrol Station, BP. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Belfast and Downpatrick?

On the route from Belfast to Downpatrick you can take a break at Smithfield Public Toilets.

Belfast Downpatrick

Distance: 35 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Belfast to Downpatrick takes about 40 min via A7. The distance is 35 km. The straight-line distance is 33 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 35 km

1 Depart onto Great Victoria Street 250 m
2 Turn left onto Bruce Street 140 m
3 Keep slightly left onto Bedford Street 118 m
4 Turn right onto Ormeau Avenue 388 m
5 At end of road, turn right onto Ormeau Road 3 km
6 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ormeau Road 32 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ormeau Road 582 m
8 Continue straight onto Saintfield Road 6 km
9 Enter rotary straight onto Saintfield Road 11 m
10 Exit rotary straight onto Saintfield Road 2 km
11 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 7 km
12 Continue straight onto Crossgar Road 5 km
13 Continue straight onto Saintfield Road 4 km

14 Continue straight onto Downpatrick Street 783 m
15 Continue straight onto Downpatrick Road 4 km
16 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 5 km
17 Enter roundabout left onto New Bridge Street 26 m
18 Exit roundabout straight onto New Bridge Street 106 m
19 Continue straight onto Church Street 556 m
20 Turn right onto Market Street 51 m
21 Arrive onto Market Street

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The return trip from Downpatrick to Belfast covers roughly the same distance, 35 km.

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How far is it from Belfast to Downpatrick?: The distance between Belfast and Downpatrick is 35 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Belfast to Downpatrick?: The drive from Belfast to Downpatrick takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Belfast to Downpatrick?: The fastest route from Belfast to Downpatrick covers 35 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Downpatrick from Belfast?: Downpatrick lies roughly to the south-east of Belfast.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast and Downpatrick?: Along the route from Belfast to Downpatrick you can fill up at Go 24 Express (24/7), Brackenvale Petrol Station, BP. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Belfast and Downpatrick?: On the route from Belfast to Downpatrick you can take a break at Smithfield Public Toilets.

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