How far is it from Birr to Galway?

The distance between Birr and Galway is 95 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Birr to Galway?

The drive from Birr to Galway takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Birr to Galway?

The fastest route from Birr to Galway covers 95 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Galway from Birr?

Galway lies roughly to the west of Birr.

Which roads does the route from Birr to Galway follow?

The drive from Birr to Galway mainly follows N65.

Which towns do you pass between Birr and Galway?

Towns on the route from Birr to Galway include Banagher, Borrisokane, Aughrim (Galway), Loughrea, Crumlin.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Birr and Galway?

Along the route from Birr to Galway you can fill up at Flaherty Fuels, Mulrooneys, Texaco (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Birr and Galway?

Along the route from Birr to Galway you can stop for the night or service your van at Woodland Villas.

Where can I stop to rest between Birr and Galway?

On the route from Birr to Galway you can take a break at Galway Plaza.

Are there charging stations between Birr and Galway?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Birr to Galway, including Sandy Rd, Galway (300 kW); Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry (250 kW); Castlepark Rd, Ballybane (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 109.

Birr Galway

Distance: 95 kmDrive time: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Birr to Galway takes about 1 h 25 min via N65. The distance is 95 km. The straight-line distance is 79 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Birr, Portumna, Kiltormer, Loughrea, Renmore. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 95 km

1 Depart onto Townsend Street 366 m
2 Turn right onto Emmet Square 30 m
3 Continue left onto Emmet Square 40 m
4 Turn right onto Main Street 302 m
5 Continue straight onto High Street 395 m
6 Continue straight onto Gallows Hill Road 644 m
7 At end of road, turn right 697 m
8 Turn right onto Portumna Road 20 km
9 Turn right 3 km
10 Turn right onto Dunkellin Terrace 208 m
11 Turn right onto St Brendan's Road 29 km
12 Enter rotary slightly left onto Loughrea Bypass 104 m
13 Exit rotary left onto Loughrea Bypass 2 km

14 Enter rotary left 166 m
15 Exit rotary left 8 km
16 Enter roundabout left 46 m
17 Exit roundabout slightly left 729 m
18 Merge slightly right 22 km
19 Continue straight 4 km
20 Enter rotary slightly left onto Bóthar Na dTreabh 133 m
21 Exit rotary straight onto Bóthar Na dTreabh 3 km
22 Turn left onto Ballybane Road 90 m
23 Turn right onto Monivea Road 900 m
24 Continue straight onto Wellpark Road 820 m
25 Continue straight onto College Road 192 m
26 Keep slightly left onto Lough Atalia Road 986 m
27 Turn right onto Fairgreen Road 248 m
28 Turn left onto Forster Street 244 m
29 Arrive onto Eyre Square

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The return trip from Galway to Birr covers roughly the same distance, 95 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

109 chargers

Sandy Rd, GalwaySandy Rd, Galway, Co. Galway300 kW
Raheen Woods Hotel, AthenryRaheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co. Galway250 kW
Castlepark Rd, BallybaneCastlepark Rd, Ballybane, Co. Galway200 kW
Headford Rd, GalwayHeadford Rd, Galway, Co. Galway200 kW
Clybaun Rd, KnocknacarraClybaun Rd, Knocknacarra, Co. Galway180 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

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

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How far is it from Birr to Galway?: The distance between Birr and Galway is 95 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Birr to Galway?: The drive from Birr to Galway takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Birr to Galway?: The fastest route from Birr to Galway covers 95 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Galway from Birr?: Galway lies roughly to the west of Birr.
Which roads does the route from Birr to Galway follow?: The drive from Birr to Galway mainly follows N65.
Which towns do you pass between Birr and Galway?: Towns on the route from Birr to Galway include Banagher, Borrisokane, Aughrim (Galway), Loughrea, Crumlin.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Birr and Galway?: Along the route from Birr to Galway you can fill up at Flaherty Fuels, Mulrooneys, Texaco (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Birr and Galway?: Along the route from Birr to Galway you can stop for the night or service your van at Woodland Villas.
Where can I stop to rest between Birr and Galway?: On the route from Birr to Galway you can take a break at Galway Plaza.
Are there charging stations between Birr and Galway?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Birr to Galway, including Sandy Rd, Galway (300 kW); Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry (250 kW); Castlepark Rd, Ballybane (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 109.

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