How far is it from Donabate to Ashford?

The distance between Donabate and Ashford is 78 km by road.

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

The drive from Donabate to Ashford takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Donabate to Ashford?

The fastest route from Donabate to Ashford covers 78 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Ashford from Donabate?

Ashford lies roughly to the south of Donabate.

Which roads does the route from Donabate to Ashford follow?

The drive from Donabate to Ashford mainly follows M50.

Which towns do you pass between Donabate and Ashford?

Towns on the route from Donabate to Ashford include Balbriggan, Dublin, Bray, Greystones, Wicklow.

Are there charging stations between Donabate and Ashford?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Donabate to Ashford, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 694.

Donabate Ashford

Distance: 78 kmDrive time: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Donabate to Ashford takes about 1 h 5 min via M50. The distance is 78 km. The straight-line distance is 53 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Balgriffin, Broadstone, Ballsbridge, Enniskerry. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 78 km

1 Depart 15 m
2 Turn right 37 m
3 Turn right 22 m
4 Turn left onto Main Street 107 m
5 Continue slightly right 2 km
6 At end of road, turn right onto Hearse Road 3 km
7 Take ramp slightly left 582 m
8 Merge slightly right onto Cloghran Lissenhall Motorway 6 km
9 Continue straight onto Airport Motorway 945 m
10 Take exit slightly left 467 m
11 Keep slightly right 221 m
12 Take ramp slightly left onto Northern Cross Route 536 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Northern Cross Route 10 km

14 Continue straight onto Western Parkway Motorway 11 km
15 Continue straight onto Southern Cross Route 10 km
16 Continue straight onto South Eastern Motorway 8 km
17 Merge slightly left onto Shankill-Bray Bypass 6 km
18 Continue straight onto Bray to Kilmacanoge Dual Carriageway 2 km
19 Continue straight onto Glen of the Downs Dual Carriageway 6 km
20 Continue straight onto Kilpedder Bypass 3 km
21 Continue straight onto Newtownmountkennedy Bypass 4 km
22 Continue straight onto Rathnew/Ashford Bypass 6 km
23 Take exit slightly left 668 m
24 Enter rotary slightly left 82 m
25 Exit rotary left 109 m
26 Enter roundabout left 27 m
27 Exit roundabout left 574 m
28 Enter rotary left 54 m
29 Exit rotary left 2 km
30 At roundabout, take exit straight 323 m
31 Arrive

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The return trip from Ashford to Donabate covers roughly the same distance, 78 km.

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Charging points along the way

694 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Citywest Rd, CitywestCitywest Rd, Citywest, Dublin 24400 kW
Clonshaugh Rd, ClonshaughClonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17400 kW
Dublin Rd, BrayDublin Rd, Bray, Co. Dublin400 kW
Enniskerry Rd, KilternanEnniskerry Rd, Kilternan, Co. Dublin400 kW

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Terminal 2
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Popular destinations close by

Ashford → Roundwood13 km · 15 min Ashford → Barndarrig14 km · 15 min Ashford → Bunclody80 km · 1 h Ashford → Rathdrum17 km · 20 min Ashford → Wicklow6 km · 10 min Ashford → Greystones19 km · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

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How far is it from Donabate to Ashford?: The distance between Donabate and Ashford is 78 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Donabate to Ashford?: The drive from Donabate to Ashford takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Donabate to Ashford?: The fastest route from Donabate to Ashford covers 78 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Ashford from Donabate?: Ashford lies roughly to the south of Donabate.
Which roads does the route from Donabate to Ashford follow?: The drive from Donabate to Ashford mainly follows M50.
Which towns do you pass between Donabate and Ashford?: Towns on the route from Donabate to Ashford include Balbriggan, Dublin, Bray, Greystones, Wicklow.
Are there charging stations between Donabate and Ashford?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Donabate to Ashford, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 694.

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