How far is it from Donabate to Rathmolyon?

The distance between Donabate and Rathmolyon is 58 km by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Donabate to Rathmolyon?

The fastest route from Donabate to Rathmolyon covers 58 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Rathmolyon from Donabate?

Rathmolyon lies roughly to the west of Donabate.

Which towns do you pass between Donabate and Rathmolyon?

Towns on the route from Donabate to Rathmolyon include Dublin, Leixlip, Batterstown, Kilcock, Summerhill.

Where can I camp between Donabate and Rathmolyon?

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

Are there charging stations between Donabate and Rathmolyon?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Donabate to Rathmolyon, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 586.

Donabate Rathmolyon

Distance: 58 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Donabate to Rathmolyon takes about 55 min via R156. The distance is 58 km. The straight-line distance is 44 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Finglas, Blanchardstown, Maynooth, Mulhussey, Summerhill. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 58 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 2 km
20 Take exit slightly left 737 m
21 Enter roundabout slightly left 70 m
22 Exit roundabout slightly left 319 m
23 Enter roundabout left onto Dunboyne Bypass 83 m
24 Exit roundabout left onto Dunboyne Bypass 2 km
25 Enter roundabout left onto Summerhill Road 136 m
26 Exit roundabout left onto Summerhill Road 18 km
27 Enter roundabout slightly left 41 m
28 Exit roundabout straight 2 km
29 Continue left 5 km
30 Arrive

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The return trip from Rathmolyon to Donabate covers roughly the same distance, 58 km.

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Charging points along the way

586 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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Popular destinations close by

Rathmolyon → Longwood12 km · 15 min Rathmolyon → Kilmessan16 km · 20 min Rathmolyon → Boyerstown20 km · 25 min Rathmolyon → Athboy21 km · 25 min Rathmolyon → Ballybrittas63 km · 1 h 10 min Rathmolyon → Agher11 km · 20 min

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

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How far is it from Donabate to Rathmolyon?: The distance between Donabate and Rathmolyon is 58 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Donabate to Rathmolyon?: The drive from Donabate to Rathmolyon takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Donabate to Rathmolyon?: The fastest route from Donabate to Rathmolyon covers 58 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Rathmolyon from Donabate?: Rathmolyon lies roughly to the west of Donabate.
Which towns do you pass between Donabate and Rathmolyon?: Towns on the route from Donabate to Rathmolyon include Dublin, Leixlip, Batterstown, Kilcock, Summerhill.
Where can I camp between Donabate and Rathmolyon?: Along the route from Donabate to Rathmolyon you can stop for the night or service your van at Beach View Park.
Are there charging stations between Donabate and Rathmolyon?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Donabate to Rathmolyon, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 586.

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