How far is it from Carrickbeg to Ballon?

The distance between Carrickbeg and Ballon is 83 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carrickbeg to Ballon?

The drive from Carrickbeg to Ballon takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Carrickbeg to Ballon?

The fastest route from Carrickbeg to Ballon covers 83 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Ballon from Carrickbeg?

Ballon lies roughly to the north-east of Carrickbeg.

Which roads does the route from Carrickbeg to Ballon follow?

The drive from Carrickbeg to Ballon mainly follows M9.

Which towns do you pass between Carrickbeg and Ballon?

Towns on the route from Carrickbeg to Ballon include Grangemockler, Callan, Kilkenny, Carlow, Castledermot.

Are there charging stations between Carrickbeg and Ballon?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carrickbeg to Ballon, including M9, Carlow (300 kW); Hanover Rd, Carlow (200 kW); Whitescastle Lower, Knocktopher (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 77.

Carrickbeg Ballon

Distance: 83 kmDrive time: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Carrickbeg to Ballon takes about 1 h 10 min via M9. The distance is 83 km. The straight-line distance is 63 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Carrick-on-Suir, Ballyhale, Bennettsbridge, Nurney (Carlow), Tinryland. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 83 km

1 Depart left onto Saint Molleran's 112 m
2 Turn left 35 m
3 Turn left 7 m
4 Turn right 51 m
5 Turn left 12 m
6 Continue slightly right 236 m
7 Turn left onto Main Street 52 m
8 Turn right onto Chapel Street 169 m
9 At end of road, turn right onto William Street 104 m
10 Turn left onto New Street 107 m
11 Continue slightly right onto Fair Green 132 m
12 Turn right onto Park View 139 m
13 Turn left onto Cregg Road 7 km

14 Turn left 4 km
15 Keep slightly right 6 km
16 Turn slightly right 76 m
17 Turn slightly left 4 km
18 Turn left onto Croan 2 km
19 Turn right 3 km
20 Enter roundabout left 18 m
21 Exit roundabout slightly left 518 m
22 Merge slightly right onto Carlow to Knocktopher Motorway 40 km
23 Continue straight onto Carlow Bypass 6 km
24 Take exit slightly left 747 m
25 Enter roundabout slightly left 97 m
26 Exit roundabout straight 83 m
27 Turn left 26 m
28 Enter roundabout slightly left 69 m
29 Exit roundabout slightly left 12 km
30 Arrive left

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The return trip from Ballon to Carrickbeg covers roughly the same distance, 83 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

77 chargers

M9, CarlowM9, Carlow, Co. Carlow300 kW
Hanover Rd, CarlowHanover Rd, Carlow, Co. Carlow200 kW
Whitescastle Lower, KnocktopherWhitescastle Lower, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny200 kW
M9 Exit 7, PaulstownM9 Exit 7, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny180 kW
Kilkenny Ring Rd, KilkennyKilkenny Ring Rd, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

Ballon → Hollyfort37 km · 45 min Ballon → Fennagh (Carlow)9 km · 15 min Ballon → Kildavin10 km · 10 min Ballon → Clonegal11 km · 15 min Ballon → Firhouse96 km · 1 h 15 min Ballon → Castlebridge55 km · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Carrickbeg to Ballon?: The distance between Carrickbeg and Ballon is 83 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carrickbeg to Ballon?: The drive from Carrickbeg to Ballon takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Carrickbeg to Ballon?: The fastest route from Carrickbeg to Ballon covers 83 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Ballon from Carrickbeg?: Ballon lies roughly to the north-east of Carrickbeg.
Which roads does the route from Carrickbeg to Ballon follow?: The drive from Carrickbeg to Ballon mainly follows M9.
Which towns do you pass between Carrickbeg and Ballon?: Towns on the route from Carrickbeg to Ballon include Grangemockler, Callan, Kilkenny, Carlow, Castledermot.
Are there charging stations between Carrickbeg and Ballon?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carrickbeg to Ballon, including M9, Carlow (300 kW); Hanover Rd, Carlow (200 kW); Whitescastle Lower, Knocktopher (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 77.

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