How far is it from Donabate to Collon?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Donabate to Collon?

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

Which direction is Collon from Donabate?

Collon lies roughly to the north-west of Donabate.

Which roads does the route from Donabate to Collon follow?

The drive from Donabate to Collon mainly follows M1.

Where can I camp between Donabate and Collon?

Along the route from Donabate to Collon you can stop for the night or service your van at Beach View Park.

Where can I stop to rest between Donabate and Collon?

On the route from Donabate to Collon you can take a break at Lusk Service Area Northbound.

Are there charging stations between Donabate and Collon?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Donabate to Collon, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW); N2, Ashbourne (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 243.

Donabate Collon

Distance: 47 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Donabate to Collon 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 directions13 · 47 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 Turn straight 204 m
8 Turn slightly left 150 m

9 Take ramp straight 34 km
10 Take exit slightly left 579 m
11 Enter rotary straight 72 m
12 Exit rotary slightly left 9 km
13 Arrive onto Drogheda Street

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

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Charging points along the way

243 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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Collon → Slane9 km · 10 min Collon → Yellow Furze16 km · 20 min Collon → Bellewstown21 km · 25 min Collon → Stradone65 km · 1 h 10 min Collon → Castlefin15 km · 20 min Collon → Clogherhead22 km · 25 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 Collon?: The distance between Donabate and Collon is 47 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Donabate to Collon?: The drive from Donabate to Collon takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Donabate to Collon?: The fastest route from Donabate to Collon covers 47 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Collon from Donabate?: Collon lies roughly to the north-west of Donabate.
Which roads does the route from Donabate to Collon follow?: The drive from Donabate to Collon mainly follows M1.
Where can I camp between Donabate and Collon?: Along the route from Donabate to Collon you can stop for the night or service your van at Beach View Park.
Where can I stop to rest between Donabate and Collon?: On the route from Donabate to Collon you can take a break at Lusk Service Area Northbound.
Are there charging stations between Donabate and Collon?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Donabate to Collon, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW); N2, Ashbourne (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 243.

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