How far is it from Carlow to Tullamore?

The distance between Carlow and Tullamore is 71 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carlow to Tullamore?

The drive from Carlow to Tullamore takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Carlow to Tullamore?

The fastest route from Carlow to Tullamore covers 71 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Tullamore from Carlow?

Tullamore lies roughly to the north-west of Carlow.

Which towns do you pass between Carlow and Tullamore?

Towns on the route from Carlow to Tullamore include Barrowhouse, Athy, Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Ballinagar.

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

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

Are there charging stations between Carlow and Tullamore?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carlow to Tullamore, including M9, Carlow (300 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Hanover Rd, Carlow (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 81.

Carlow Tullamore

Distance: 71 kmDrive time: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Carlow to Tullamore takes about 1 h 10 min via N80. The distance is 71 km. The straight-line distance is 62 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Killeshin, Rathangan (Kildare), Emo, Mountmellick, Tullamore. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 71 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 right onto Dublin Road 100 m
18 Turn left onto Millview 257 m
19 Turn right onto Ridge Road 277 m
20 Keep slightly left onto Ridge Road 284 m
21 Turn left onto Green Mill Lane 443 m
22 At end of road, turn right onto Mountmellick Road 753 m
23 Keep slightly left onto Mountmellick Road 14 m
24 Enter roundabout left onto Mountmellick Road 20 m
25 Exit roundabout left onto Mountmellick Road 769 m
26 At roundabout, take exit straight 116 m
27 Enter rotary left 55 m
28 Exit rotary left 6 km
29 Turn left 59 m
30 Turn right 756 m
31 Turn slightly right 2 km
32 At end of road, turn left 408 m
33 Turn right 489 m
34 At end of road, turn left 19 km
35 Enter rotary left 63 m
36 Exit rotary left 3 km
37 Continue right onto High Street 395 m
38 Continue straight onto Colmcille Street 87 m
39 Arrive onto Colmcille Street

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The return trip from Tullamore to Carlow covers roughly the same distance, 71 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

81 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
Cloncollog, TullamoreCloncollog, Tullamore, Co. Offaly180 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Tullamore → Naas67 km · 1 h 5 min Tullamore → Longford84 km · 1 h 10 min Tullamore → Edenderry36 km · 40 min Tullamore → Kells81 km · 1 h 10 min Tullamore → Mountmellick23 km · 25 min Tullamore → Ballyclare34 km · 35 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 Tullamore?: The distance between Carlow and Tullamore is 71 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carlow to Tullamore?: The drive from Carlow to Tullamore takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Carlow to Tullamore?: The fastest route from Carlow to Tullamore covers 71 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Tullamore from Carlow?: Tullamore lies roughly to the north-west of Carlow.
Which towns do you pass between Carlow and Tullamore?: Towns on the route from Carlow to Tullamore include Barrowhouse, Athy, Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Ballinagar.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Carlow and Tullamore?: Along the route from Carlow to Tullamore you can fill up at Circle K, Applegreen Portlaoise (24/7), Certa (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Carlow and Tullamore?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carlow to Tullamore, including M9, Carlow (300 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Hanover Rd, Carlow (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 81.

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