How far is it from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Downpatrick is 53 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick?

The drive from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick?

The fastest route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick covers 53 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Downpatrick from Carrickfergus?

Downpatrick lies roughly to the south of Carrickfergus.

Which towns do you pass between Carrickfergus and Downpatrick?

Towns on the route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick include Holywood, Belfast, Dundonald, Newtownards.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Carrickfergus and Downpatrick?

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

Where can I camp between Carrickfergus and Downpatrick?

Along the route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick you can stop for the night or service your van at Jordanstown Loughshore Caravan Park, Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park.

Where can I stop to rest between Carrickfergus and Downpatrick?

On the route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick you can take a break at Waterworks public toilets.

Carrickfergus Downpatrick

Distance: 53 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick takes about 55 min via A23. The distance is 53 km. The straight-line distance is 44 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Jordanstown, Queens Island, Sydenham, Belfast, Comber, Kilmore, Newry Mourne and Down. Driving directions

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Driving directions41 · 53 km

1 Depart onto Marine Highway 171 m
2 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Belfast Road 30 m
3 Exit roundabout straight onto Belfast Road 3 km
4 Enter rotary slightly left onto Shore Road 64 m
5 Exit rotary left onto Shore Road 2 km
6 Keep slightly left onto Shore Road 551 m
7 Keep slightly left onto Shore Road 845 m
8 Enter rotary straight onto Shore Road 8 m
9 Exit rotary straight onto Shore Road 3 km
10 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Shore Road 32 m
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Shore Road 746 m
12 Enter roundabout left 35 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly left 3 km

14 Merge slightly left 4 km
15 Continue straight 983 m
16 Take exit slightly left 180 m
17 Keep slightly right 186 m
18 Turn left onto Middlepath Street 291 m
19 Turn left onto Newtownards Road 66 m
20 Continue straight onto Short Strand 398 m
21 Turn right onto Templemore Avenue 711 m
22 Turn left onto Castlereagh Street 84 m
23 Continue straight onto Castlereagh Road 3 km
24 Continue straight onto Ballygowan Road 5 km
25 Continue straight onto Moneyreagh Road 5 km
26 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 2 km
27 Enter rotary straight onto Church Hill 31 m
28 Exit rotary slightly left onto Church Hill 258 m
29 Continue straight onto Carrickmannon Road 8 km
30 At end of road, turn left onto Manse Road 2 km
31 Turn slightly right onto Ballywillin Road 5 km
32 Continue straight onto Scaddy Road 4 km
33 At end of road, turn right onto Killyleagh Road 3 km
34 Turn left onto Quoile Bridge 66 m
35 Turn right onto Old Belfast Road 2 km
36 Continue straight onto New Bridge Street 252 m
37 Enter roundabout slightly left onto New Bridge Street 10 m
38 Exit roundabout straight onto New Bridge Street 106 m
39 Continue straight onto Church Street 556 m
40 Turn right onto Market Street 51 m
41 Arrive onto Market Street

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The return trip from Downpatrick to Carrickfergus covers roughly the same distance, 53 km.

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Downpatrick → Bangor44 km · 45 min Downpatrick → Armagh74 km · 1 h 10 min Downpatrick → Portadown63 km · 55 min Downpatrick → Ballymena81 km · 1 h 10 min Downpatrick → Newtownards36 km · 35 min Downpatrick → Moira44 km · 40 min

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How far is it from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick?: The distance between Carrickfergus and Downpatrick is 53 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick?: The drive from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick?: The fastest route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick covers 53 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Downpatrick from Carrickfergus?: Downpatrick lies roughly to the south of Carrickfergus.
Which towns do you pass between Carrickfergus and Downpatrick?: Towns on the route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick include Holywood, Belfast, Dundonald, Newtownards.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Carrickfergus and Downpatrick?: Along the route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick you can fill up at BP (24/7), Go (24/7), Maxol. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Carrickfergus and Downpatrick?: Along the route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick you can stop for the night or service your van at Jordanstown Loughshore Caravan Park, Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park.
Where can I stop to rest between Carrickfergus and Downpatrick?: On the route from Carrickfergus to Downpatrick you can take a break at Waterworks public toilets.

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