How far is it from Donabate to Bective?

The distance between Donabate and Bective is 62 km by road.

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

The drive from Donabate to Bective takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Donabate to Bective?

The fastest route from Donabate to Bective covers 62 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Bective from Donabate?

Bective lies roughly to the west of Donabate.

Which roads does the route from Donabate to Bective follow?

The drive from Donabate to Bective mainly follows M3.

Which towns do you pass between Donabate and Bective?

Towns on the route from Donabate to Bective include Balbriggan, Dublin, Leixlip, Slane, Navan.

Where can I stop to rest between Donabate and Bective?

On the route from Donabate to Bective you can take a break at M3 Mulhuddart Services.

Are there charging stations between Donabate and Bective?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Donabate to Bective, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 595.

Donabate Bective

Distance: 62 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Donabate to Bective takes about 55 min via M3. The distance is 62 km. The straight-line distance is 39 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Malahide, Finglas, Clonsilla, Skryne, Kilmessan. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 62 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 9 km

14 Take exit slightly left 359 m
15 Keep slightly left 2 km
16 Merge slightly left onto Blanchardstown Bypass 4 km
17 Continue straight onto Navan Road 431 m
18 Continue straight onto Clonee Bypass 3 km
19 Continue straight onto Clonee to North of Kells Motorway 25 km
20 Take exit slightly left 556 m
21 Enter roundabout left 88 m
22 Exit roundabout left 135 m
23 Enter roundabout left 41 m
24 Exit roundabout slightly left 635 m
25 Turn left onto Tara na Rí 7 km
26 Turn right 369 m
27 Turn left 19 m
28 Turn right 27 m
29 Arrive left

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The return trip from Bective to Donabate covers roughly the same distance, 62 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

595 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
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW
N2, AshbourneN2, Ashbourne, Co. Meath400 kW

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Bective → Castlefin18 km · 20 min Bective → Johnstown (Meath)10 km · 15 min Bective → Wilkinstown19 km · 25 min Bective → Dunlavin88 km · 1 h 20 min Bective → Jamestown15 km · 20 min Bective → Yellow Furze18 km · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from Donabate to Bective?: The distance between Donabate and Bective is 62 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Donabate to Bective?: The drive from Donabate to Bective takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Donabate to Bective?: The fastest route from Donabate to Bective covers 62 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Bective from Donabate?: Bective lies roughly to the west of Donabate.
Which roads does the route from Donabate to Bective follow?: The drive from Donabate to Bective mainly follows M3.
Which towns do you pass between Donabate and Bective?: Towns on the route from Donabate to Bective include Balbriggan, Dublin, Leixlip, Slane, Navan.
Where can I stop to rest between Donabate and Bective?: On the route from Donabate to Bective you can take a break at M3 Mulhuddart Services.
Are there charging stations between Donabate and Bective?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Donabate to Bective, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 595.

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