How far is it from Carlow to Port Laoise?

The distance between Carlow and Port Laoise is 37 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carlow to Port Laoise?

The drive from Carlow to Port Laoise takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Carlow to Port Laoise?

The fastest route from Carlow to Port Laoise covers 37 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Port Laoise from Carlow?

Port Laoise lies roughly to the north-west of Carlow.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Carlow and Port Laoise?

Along the route from Carlow to Port Laoise you can fill up at Circle K, Circle K, Applegreen Portlaoise (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Are there charging stations between Carlow and Port Laoise?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carlow to Port Laoise, including M9, Carlow (300 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Hanover Rd, Carlow (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 59.

Carlow Port Laoise

Distance: 37 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Carlow to Port Laoise takes about 35 min via N80. The distance is 37 km. The straight-line distance is 33 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 37 km

1 Depart onto Dublin Street 65 m
2 Turn right onto Castle Street 109 m
3 Turn right onto Kennedy Street 397 m
4 Turn right onto Chapel Street 2 km
5 Enter roundabout slightly left 31 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly left 13 km
7 At end of road, turn right 91 m
8 Turn left 20 km
9 Enter roundabout left 66 m
10 Exit roundabout left 941 m
11 Enter roundabout straight onto Stradbally Road 11 m
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Stradbally Road 224 m
13 Continue left onto Stradbally Road 7 m

14 Enter roundabout straight onto Stradbally Road 34 m
15 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Stradbally Road 4 m
16 Continue left onto Stradbally Road 2 km
17 At end of road, turn left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 26 m
18 Continue left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 160 m
19 At roundabout, take exit straight onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 35 m
20 Arrive onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue

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The return trip from Port Laoise to Carlow covers roughly the same distance, 37 km.

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Charging points along the way

59 chargers

M9, CarlowM9, Carlow, Co. Carlow300 kW
Exit 17, M7, PortlaoiseExit 17, M7, Portlaoise, Co. Laois200 kW
Hanover Rd, CarlowHanover Rd, Carlow, Co. Carlow200 kW
Abbeyleix RoadAbbeyleix Road, Co. Laois180 kW
Southern Circular Rd, PortlaoiseSouthern Circular Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois160 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Portlaoise → Mullingar73 km · 1 h 5 min Portlaoise → Tullamore34 km · 35 min Portlaoise → Newbridge40 km · 35 min Portlaoise → Thurles65 km · 50 min Portlaoise → Birr65 km · 55 min Portlaoise → Athy24 km · 30 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 Carlow to Port Laoise?: The distance between Carlow and Port Laoise is 37 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carlow to Port Laoise?: The drive from Carlow to Port Laoise takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Carlow to Port Laoise?: The fastest route from Carlow to Port Laoise covers 37 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Port Laoise from Carlow?: Port Laoise lies roughly to the north-west of Carlow.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Carlow and Port Laoise?: Along the route from Carlow to Port Laoise you can fill up at Circle K, Circle K, Applegreen Portlaoise (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Carlow and Port Laoise?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carlow to Port Laoise, including M9, Carlow (300 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Hanover Rd, Carlow (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 59.

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