How far is it from Cashel to Carlow?

The distance between Cashel and Carlow is 100 km by road.

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

The drive from Cashel to Carlow takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Cashel to Carlow?

The fastest route from Cashel to Carlow covers 100 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Carlow from Cashel?

Carlow lies roughly to the north-east of Cashel.

Which roads does the route from Cashel to Carlow follow?

The drive from Cashel to Carlow mainly follows M8.

Which towns do you pass between Cashel and Carlow?

Towns on the route from Cashel to Carlow include Thurles, Ballysloe, Ballyragget, Kilkenny, Bagenalstown.

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

Along the route from Cashel to Carlow you can fill up at Tesco, Amber, Blackquarry Service Station (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Cashel and Carlow?

On the route from Cashel to Carlow you can take a break at Circle K Cashel, Paulstown Services.

Are there charging stations between Cashel and Carlow?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cashel to Carlow, including M8 Junction 8 (R692), Cashel (350 kW); M9, Carlow (300 kW); Hanover Rd, Carlow (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 86.

Cashel Carlow

Distance: 100 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Cashel to Carlow takes about 1 h 20 min via M8. The distance is 100 km. The straight-line distance is 74 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Moycarkey, Galmoy, Jenkinstown (Kilkenny), Bennettsbridge, Ballyhide. Driving directions

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Driving directions44 · 100 km

1 Depart onto Main Street 186 m
2 At end of road, turn left onto Canopy Street 123 m
3 Continue straight onto Ladyswell Street 180 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ladyswell Street 30 m
5 Exit roundabout left onto Ladyswell Street 4 km
6 Enter roundabout straight 59 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly left 720 m
8 Continue straight onto Cullahill to Cashel Motorway 28 km
9 Take exit slightly left 536 m
10 Enter roundabout slightly left 87 m
11 Exit roundabout slightly left 144 m
12 Enter roundabout left 49 m
13 Exit roundabout left 693 m

14 Enter roundabout slightly left 39 m
15 Exit roundabout straight 3 km
16 Keep slightly right 2 km
17 At end of road, turn right 10 km
18 Turn slightly left onto Kilkenny Street 6 km
19 Turn left 238 m
20 Continue right 2 km
21 Turn right 2 km
22 Turn right 3 km
23 At end of road, turn left 100 m
24 Turn left 14 m
25 Turn slightly left 4 km
26 Enter rotary slightly left onto Kilkenny Ring Road 9 m
27 Exit rotary slightly left onto Kilkenny Ring Road 2 km
28 Enter rotary slightly left onto Kilkenny Ring Road 42 m
29 Exit rotary slightly left onto Kilkenny Ring Road 698 m
30 Enter rotary slightly left onto Kilkenny Ring Road 40 m
31 Exit rotary slightly left onto Kilkenny Ring Road 613 m
32 Enter rotary left onto Kilkenny Link Road 5 m
33 Exit rotary slightly left onto Kilkenny Link Road 185 m
34 Enter roundabout left onto Kilkenny Link Road 52 m
35 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Kilkenny Link Road 6 km
36 Keep slightly left onto Kilkenny Link Road 732 m
37 Merge slightly right onto Carlow to Knocktopher Motorway 21 km
38 Take exit slightly left 450 m
39 Enter roundabout left 41 m
40 Exit roundabout slightly left 6 km
41 Enter roundabout left onto Kilkenny Road 40 m
42 Exit roundabout left onto Kilkenny Road 2 km
43 Turn left onto Burrin Street 423 m
44 Arrive onto Dublin Street

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The return trip from Carlow to Cashel covers roughly the same distance, 100 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

86 chargers

M8 Junction 8 (R692), CashelM8 Junction 8 (R692), Cashel350 kW
M9, CarlowM9, Carlow, Co. Carlow300 kW
Hanover Rd, CarlowHanover Rd, Carlow, Co. Carlow200 kW
Abbey Rd, ThurlesAbbey Rd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary180 kW
M9 Exit 7, PaulstownM9 Exit 7, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny180 kW

EV Charging Stations

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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

Carlow → Gorey57 km · 1 h 5 min Carlow → Waterford79 km · 55 min Carlow → Tullamore71 km · 1 h 10 min Carlow → Portlaoise37 km · 35 min Carlow → Enniscorthy53 km · 55 min Carlow → Arklow66 km · 1 h 15 min

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

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How far is it from Cashel to Carlow?: The distance between Cashel and Carlow is 100 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cashel to Carlow?: The drive from Cashel to Carlow takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Cashel to Carlow?: The fastest route from Cashel to Carlow covers 100 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Carlow from Cashel?: Carlow lies roughly to the north-east of Cashel.
Which roads does the route from Cashel to Carlow follow?: The drive from Cashel to Carlow mainly follows M8.
Which towns do you pass between Cashel and Carlow?: Towns on the route from Cashel to Carlow include Thurles, Ballysloe, Ballyragget, Kilkenny, Bagenalstown.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Cashel and Carlow?: Along the route from Cashel to Carlow you can fill up at Tesco, Amber, Blackquarry Service Station (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Cashel and Carlow?: On the route from Cashel to Carlow you can take a break at Circle K Cashel, Paulstown Services.
Are there charging stations between Cashel and Carlow?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cashel to Carlow, including M8 Junction 8 (R692), Cashel (350 kW); M9, Carlow (300 kW); Hanover Rd, Carlow (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 86.

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