How far is it from Cavan to Dundalk?

The distance between Cavan and Dundalk is 76 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cavan to Dundalk?

The drive from Cavan to Dundalk takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Cavan to Dundalk?

The fastest route from Cavan to Dundalk covers 76 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Dundalk from Cavan?

Dundalk lies roughly to the east of Cavan.

Which towns do you pass between Cavan and Dundalk?

Towns on the route from Cavan to Dundalk include Clones, Cootehill, Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Cookstown.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Cavan and Dundalk?

Along the route from Cavan to Dundalk you can fill up at Texaco, Top, Top. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Are there charging stations between Cavan and Dundalk?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cavan to Dundalk, including Dublin Rd, Cavan (200 kW); Commins, Dromiskin (180 kW); Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 72.

Cavan Dundalk

Distance: 76 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Cavan to Dundalk takes about 1 h 20 min via R178. The distance is 76 km. The straight-line distance is 63 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ballyhaise, Roosky, Shercock, Cullaville, Dundalk. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 76 km

1 Depart onto College Street 84 m
2 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Farnham Street 29 m
3 Exit roundabout left onto Farnham Street 651 m
4 Turn right onto Athbara 163 m
5 Turn right onto Cootehill Road 11 km
6 Continue straight onto Cavan Road 12 km
7 At end of road, turn right onto Bridge Street 75 m
8 Continue straight onto Church Street 250 m
9 Turn left onto New Line 428 m
10 Turn right onto Station Road 988 m
11 Continue straight onto Shercock Road 6 km
12 Continue straight onto Cootehill Road 10 km
13 Turn left onto Bleach Road 539 m

14 Turn right onto Carrick Road 2 km
15 Continue straight onto Shercock Road 11 km
16 Turn right onto Mullinary Road 508 m
17 Turn left onto Mullinary Street 245 m
18 Continue slightly right onto Parnell Street 164 m
19 Turn left onto Bridewell Lane 33 m
20 Continue right onto Bridewell Lane 99 m
21 Turn right onto Main Street 163 m
22 Turn left onto O'Neill Street 349 m
23 Continue straight onto Pearse Avenue 690 m
24 Continue straight onto Dundalk Road 279 m
25 Enter rotary left onto Dundalk Road 43 m
26 Exit rotary slightly left onto Dundalk Road 21 km
27 Enter roundabout slightly left onto The Crescent 15 m
28 Exit roundabout left onto The Crescent 30 m
29 Continue straight onto Anne Street 244 m
30 At end of road, turn left onto Park Street 89 m
31 Arrive onto Park Street

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The return trip from Dundalk to Cavan covers roughly the same distance, 76 km.

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Charging points along the way

72 chargers

Dublin Rd, CavanDublin Rd, Cavan, Co. Cavan200 kW
Commins, DromiskinCommins, Dromiskin, County Louth180 kW
Dundalk Retail Park, DundalkDundalk Retail Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth180 kW
M1 (Northbound), CastlebellinghamM1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham, County Louth180 kW
R132R132, Co.Louth180 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

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Dundalk → Trim71 km · 1 h Dundalk → Navan56 km · 50 min Dundalk → Belfast83 km · 1 h 5 min Dundalk → Armagh52 km · 45 min Dundalk → Carrickmacross23 km · 25 min Dundalk → Castleblayney28 km · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Cavan to Dundalk?: The distance between Cavan and Dundalk is 76 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cavan to Dundalk?: The drive from Cavan to Dundalk takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Cavan to Dundalk?: The fastest route from Cavan to Dundalk covers 76 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Dundalk from Cavan?: Dundalk lies roughly to the east of Cavan.
Which towns do you pass between Cavan and Dundalk?: Towns on the route from Cavan to Dundalk include Clones, Cootehill, Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Cookstown.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Cavan and Dundalk?: Along the route from Cavan to Dundalk you can fill up at Texaco, Top, Top. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Cavan and Dundalk?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cavan to Dundalk, including Dublin Rd, Cavan (200 kW); Commins, Dromiskin (180 kW); Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 72.

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