How far is it from Belfast to Larne?

The distance between Belfast and Larne is 37 km by road.

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

The drive from Belfast to Larne takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Belfast to Larne?

The fastest route from Belfast to Larne covers 37 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Larne from Belfast?

Larne lies roughly to the north of Belfast.

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

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

Where can I camp between Belfast and Larne?

Along the route from Belfast to Larne you can stop for the night or service your van at Curran Caravan Park.

Where can I stop to rest between Belfast and Larne?

On the route from Belfast to Larne you can take a break at Arthur Lane Public Conveniences.

Belfast Larne

Distance: 37 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Belfast to Larne takes about 30 min via A8. The distance is 37 km. The straight-line distance is 30 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 37 km

1 Depart onto Great Victoria Street 73 m
2 Continue U-turn onto Great Victoria Street 229 m
3 Keep slightly left onto College Square East 132 m
4 Continue straight onto College Avenue 127 m
5 Turn slightly left 71 m
6 Turn left onto Divis Street 140 m
7 Take ramp slightly right 333 m
8 Merge slightly right onto Westlink 2 km
9 Keep slightly left onto Westlink 123 m
10 Take exit straight 67 m
11 Continue straight 5 km
12 Keep slightly left 6 km
13 Take exit slightly left 594 m

14 Keep slightly right 41 m
15 Enter rotary left 287 m
16 Exit rotary slightly left 2 km
17 Enter rotary straight 61 m
18 Exit rotary slightly left 2 km
19 Enter roundabout slightly left 82 m
20 Exit roundabout straight 3 km
21 Enter rotary slightly left 70 m
22 Exit rotary slightly left 15 km
23 Enter roundabout straight onto Belfast Road 87 m
24 Exit roundabout straight onto Belfast Road 2 km
25 Enter rotary straight 55 m
26 Exit rotary left 2 km
27 Enter rotary slightly left 63 m
28 Exit rotary slightly left 928 m
29 Turn straight onto Pound Street 365 m
30 Turn right onto High Street 88 m
31 Arrive onto High Street

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The return trip from Larne to Belfast covers roughly the same distance, 37 km.

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Larne → Moira57 km · 50 min Larne → Magherafelt63 km · 50 min Larne → Portrush81 km · 1 h 5 min Larne → Downpatrick72 km · 1 h 5 min Larne → Portadown83 km · 1 h Larne → Limavady96 km · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from Belfast to Larne?: The distance between Belfast and Larne is 37 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Belfast to Larne?: The drive from Belfast to Larne takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Belfast to Larne?: The fastest route from Belfast to Larne covers 37 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Larne from Belfast?: Larne lies roughly to the north of Belfast.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast and Larne?: Along the route from Belfast to Larne you can fill up at Go 24 Express (24/7), Maxol, BP. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Belfast and Larne?: Along the route from Belfast to Larne you can stop for the night or service your van at Curran Caravan Park.
Where can I stop to rest between Belfast and Larne?: On the route from Belfast to Larne you can take a break at Arthur Lane Public Conveniences.

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