Downpatrick Antrim

Distance: 65 kmDrive time: 1 h

Driving from Downpatrick to Antrim takes about 1 h via M2. The distance is 65 km. The straight-line distance is 54 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kilmore, Newry Mourne and Down, Crossgar, Ormeau, Queens Island, Hyde Park, Antrim and Newtownabbey. Driving directions

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Driving directions40 · 65 km

1 Depart onto Market Street 51 m
2 Turn left onto Irish Street 38 m
3 Continue right onto Church Street 518 m
4 Continue straight onto New Bridge Street 105 m
5 Enter roundabout straight onto New Bridge Street 18 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto New Bridge Street 252 m
7 Continue straight onto Old Belfast Road 2 km
8 Turn left onto Quoile Bridge 66 m
9 Turn right onto Killyleagh Road 3 km
10 Turn left onto Scaddy Road 4 km
11 Continue straight onto Ballywillin Road 5 km
12 Turn slightly left onto Manse Road 2 km
13 Turn right onto Carrickmannon Road 8 km

14 Continue straight onto Church Hill 259 m
15 Enter rotary slightly left onto Belfast Road 29 m
16 Exit rotary straight onto Belfast Road 2 km
17 Continue straight onto Moneyreagh Road 5 km
18 Continue straight onto Ballygowan Road 3 km
19 Continue slightly right onto Ballygowan Road 2 km
20 Continue straight onto Castlereagh Road 3 km
21 Continue straight onto Castlereagh Street 431 m
22 Turn slightly left onto Albertbridge Road 286 m
23 Turn slightly right onto Short Strand 613 m
24 Turn straight onto Bridge End 203 m
25 Turn right onto Dalton Street 96 m
26 Take ramp straight 257 m
27 Merge slightly right onto Lagan Bridge 956 m
28 Continue straight 4 km
29 Keep slightly left 19 km
30 Take exit slightly left 615 m
31 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Greystone Road 29 m
32 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Greystone Road 3 km
33 Enter rotary left onto Greystone Road 155 m
34 Exit rotary slightly left onto Greystone Road 2 km
35 Turn left onto Fountain Hill 169 m
36 Enter roundabout left onto Fountain Street 24 m
37 Exit roundabout straight onto Fountain Street 446 m
38 Continue straight onto Church Street 131 m
39 Turn slightly right onto Castle Way 239 m
40 Arrive onto Castle Way

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The return trip from Antrim to Downpatrick covers roughly the same distance, 65 km.

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Antrim → Limavady72 km · 1 h 5 min Antrim → Banbridge58 km · 50 min Antrim → Armagh69 km · 1 h Antrim → Omagh88 km · 1 h 15 min Antrim → Comber45 km · 40 min Antrim → Dundonald36 km · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Downpatrick to Antrim?: The distance between Downpatrick and Antrim is 65 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Antrim?: The drive from Downpatrick to Antrim takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Downpatrick to Antrim?: The fastest route from Downpatrick to Antrim covers 65 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Antrim from Downpatrick?: Antrim lies roughly to the north-west of Downpatrick.
Which towns do you pass between Downpatrick and Antrim?: Towns on the route from Downpatrick to Antrim include Saintfield, Newtownards, Belfast, Templepatrick.
Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Antrim?: On the route from Downpatrick to Antrim you can take a break at Laganside Bus Station Public Toilets.