How far is it from Collon to Donabate?

The distance between Collon and Donabate is 47 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Collon to Donabate?

The drive from Collon to Donabate takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Collon to Donabate?

The fastest route from Collon to Donabate covers 47 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Donabate from Collon?

Donabate lies roughly to the south-east of Collon.

Which roads does the route from Collon to Donabate follow?

The drive from Collon to Donabate mainly follows M1.

Are there charging stations between Collon and Donabate?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Collon to Donabate, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW); N2, Ashbourne (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 235.

Collon Donabate

Distance: 47 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Collon to Donabate takes about 40 min via M1. The distance is 47 km. The straight-line distance is 40 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 47 km

1 Depart onto Drogheda Street 9 km
2 Enter rotary slightly left 268 m
3 Exit rotary straight 520 m
4 Merge slightly right onto Drogheda Bypass 14 km
5 Continue straight onto Balbriggan Bypass 11 km
6 Continue straight onto Lissenhall Balbriggan Motorway 9 km
7 Take exit slightly left 364 m
8 Turn slightly left 11 m

9 Keep slightly right 59 m
10 Keep slightly left onto Hearse Road 3 km
11 Continue left onto Hearse Road 2 km
12 Turn right 22 m
13 Turn left 37 m
14 Turn left 15 m
15 Arrive

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The return trip from Donabate to Collon covers roughly the same distance, 47 km.

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Charging points along the way

235 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Clonshaugh Rd, ClonshaughClonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17400 kW
N2, AshbourneN2, Ashbourne, Co. Meath400 kW
Promenade RoadPromenade Road, Dublin 3400 kW
Airside, SwordsAirside, Swords, Co. Dublin360 kW

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Donabate → Swords7 km · 10 min Donabate → Kinsealy13 km · 20 min Donabate → Oldtown (Dublin)16 km · 20 min Donabate → Glasnevin18 km · 20 min Donabate → Coolock17 km · 20 min Donabate → Santry15 km · 15 min

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How far is it from Collon to Donabate?: The distance between Collon and Donabate is 47 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Collon to Donabate?: The drive from Collon to Donabate takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Collon to Donabate?: The fastest route from Collon to Donabate covers 47 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Donabate from Collon?: Donabate lies roughly to the south-east of Collon.
Which roads does the route from Collon to Donabate follow?: The drive from Collon to Donabate mainly follows M1.
Are there charging stations between Collon and Donabate?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Collon to Donabate, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW); N2, Ashbourne (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 235.

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