How far is it from Cavan to Mullingar?

The distance between Cavan and Mullingar is 71 km by road.

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

The drive from Cavan to Mullingar takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Cavan to Mullingar?

The fastest route from Cavan to Mullingar covers 71 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Mullingar from Cavan?

Mullingar lies roughly to the south of Cavan.

Which roads does the route from Cavan to Mullingar follow?

The drive from Cavan to Mullingar mainly follows N55, N4.

Which towns do you pass between Cavan and Mullingar?

Towns on the route from Cavan to Mullingar include Ballinagh, Kilcogy, Granard, Ardagh (Longford), Castlepollard.

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

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

Where can I stop to rest between Cavan and Mullingar?

On the route from Cavan to Mullingar you can take a break at Lough Sheever EV Hub.

Are there charging stations between Cavan and Mullingar?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cavan to Mullingar, including Lakepoint Retail Park, Mullingar (360 kW); N4 Service Area, Mullingar (300 kW); Dublin Rd, Cavan (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 58.

Cavan Mullingar

Distance: 71 kmDrive time: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Cavan to Mullingar takes about 1 h 5 min via N55. The distance is 71 km. The straight-line distance is 52 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ballinagh, Kilcogy, Granard, Edgeworthstown (Mostrim), Mullingar. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 71 km

1 Depart onto College Street 263 m
2 Continue straight onto Dublin Road 532 m
3 Turn slightly right onto Ballinagh Road 3 km
4 Enter roundabout left onto Ballinagh Road 72 m
5 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ballinagh Road 5 km
6 Continue straight onto Cavan Road 887 m
7 At end of road, turn left onto Dublin Road 24 m
8 Turn right onto Main Street 344 m
9 Continue straight onto Athlone Road 766 m
10 Enter roundabout left onto Athlone Road 58 m
11 Exit roundabout left onto Athlone Road 15 km
12 Continue straight onto Cavan Road 4 km
13 Continue straight onto Barrack Street 464 m

14 Continue straight onto Main Street 301 m
15 Turn left onto Dublin Street 251 m
16 Continue straight onto Parnell Row 12 km
17 Turn left 332 m
18 Enter rotary straight 9 m
19 Exit rotary left 27 km
20 Take exit slightly left 504 m
21 Turn right 143 m
22 Enter roundabout straight 32 m
23 Exit roundabout straight 630 m
24 Enter roundabout left 33 m
25 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 km
26 Turn right onto Austin Friars Street 171 m
27 Turn left onto Millmount Road 279 m
28 Turn right onto Sunday's Well Road 328 m
29 Turn right onto Lynn Road 108 m
30 Arrive onto Lynn Road

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The return trip from Mullingar to Cavan covers roughly the same distance, 71 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

58 chargers

Lakepoint Retail Park, MullingarLakepoint Retail Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath360 kW
N4 Service Area, MullingarN4 Service Area, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath300 kW
Dublin Rd, CavanDublin Rd, Cavan, Co. Cavan200 kW
N4 / Battery Rd, LongfordN4 / Battery Rd, Longford, Co. Longford200 kW
Ballinalack, WestmeathBallinalack, Westmeath, County Westmeath150 kW

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Mullingar → Dundalk98 km · 1 h 30 min Mullingar → Tullamore40 km · 35 min Mullingar → Drogheda78 km · 1 h 20 min Mullingar → Newbridge76 km · 1 h 10 min Mullingar → Athy78 km · 1 h 25 min Mullingar → Ballinasloe91 km · 1 h 5 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Cavan to Mullingar?: The distance between Cavan and Mullingar is 71 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cavan to Mullingar?: The drive from Cavan to Mullingar takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Cavan to Mullingar?: The fastest route from Cavan to Mullingar covers 71 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Mullingar from Cavan?: Mullingar lies roughly to the south of Cavan.
Which roads does the route from Cavan to Mullingar follow?: The drive from Cavan to Mullingar mainly follows N55, N4.
Which towns do you pass between Cavan and Mullingar?: Towns on the route from Cavan to Mullingar include Ballinagh, Kilcogy, Granard, Ardagh (Longford), Castlepollard.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Cavan and Mullingar?: Along the route from Cavan to Mullingar you can fill up at Top, Kearneys (24/7), Texaco (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Cavan and Mullingar?: On the route from Cavan to Mullingar you can take a break at Lough Sheever EV Hub.
Are there charging stations between Cavan and Mullingar?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cavan to Mullingar, including Lakepoint Retail Park, Mullingar (360 kW); N4 Service Area, Mullingar (300 kW); Dublin Rd, Cavan (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 58.

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