How far is it from Downpatrick to Bangor?

The distance between Downpatrick and Bangor is 44 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Bangor?

The drive from Downpatrick to Bangor takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Downpatrick to Bangor?

The fastest route from Downpatrick to Bangor covers 44 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Bangor from Downpatrick?

Bangor lies roughly to the north of Downpatrick.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Downpatrick and Bangor?

Along the route from Downpatrick to Bangor you can fill up at College Filling Station, Texaco, Solo Bangor (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Downpatrick and Bangor?

Along the route from Downpatrick to Bangor you can stop for the night or service your van at Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park.

Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Bangor?

On the route from Downpatrick to Bangor you can take a break at Public Toilets.

Downpatrick Bangor

Distance: 44 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Downpatrick to Bangor takes about 45 min via A21. The distance is 44 km. The straight-line distance is 38 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions47 · 44 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 6 km

14 Turn right onto Bog Road 2 km
15 Turn right onto Moss Road 6 m
16 Turn left onto The Burn Road 5 km
17 At end of road, turn left onto Tullynagee Road 373 m
18 Turn slightly left onto Killinchy Road 3 km
19 Enter roundabout left onto Cherryvalley Line 68 m
20 Exit roundabout straight onto Cherryvalley Line 984 m
21 Enter roundabout straight onto Newtownards Road 35 m
22 Exit roundabout straight onto Newtownards Road 3 km
23 Continue straight onto Comber Road 2 km
24 Enter rotary left onto Castlebawn Road 96 m
25 Exit rotary slightly left onto Castlebawn Road 338 m
26 Enter rotary left onto Castlebawn Road 73 m
27 Exit rotary straight onto Castlebawn Road 465 m
28 Enter rotary straight onto Portaferry Road 7 m
29 Exit rotary straight onto Portaferry Road 306 m
30 Turn right onto New Road 157 m
31 Continue straight onto Georges Street 193 m
32 Enter roundabout left onto Zion Place 46 m
33 Exit roundabout straight onto Zion Place 87 m
34 Enter roundabout straight onto Bangor Road 25 m
35 Exit roundabout straight onto Bangor Road 4 km
36 Continue straight onto Newtownards Road 3 km
37 Enter rotary slightly left onto Newtownards Road 42 m
38 Exit rotary slightly left onto Newtownards Road 555 m
39 Enter rotary slightly left onto Newtownards Road 51 m
40 Exit rotary straight onto Newtownards Road 2 km
41 Turn right onto Abbey Street 313 m
42 Enter roundabout straight onto Abbey Street 16 m
43 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Abbey Street 134 m
44 Enter roundabout left onto Main Street 22 m
45 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Main Street 446 m
46 Turn left onto Queen's Parade 26 m
47 Arrive onto Queen's Parade

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The return trip from Bangor to Downpatrick covers roughly the same distance, 44 km.

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How far is it from Downpatrick to Bangor?: The distance between Downpatrick and Bangor is 44 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Bangor?: The drive from Downpatrick to Bangor takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Downpatrick to Bangor?: The fastest route from Downpatrick to Bangor covers 44 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Bangor from Downpatrick?: Bangor lies roughly to the north of Downpatrick.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Downpatrick and Bangor?: Along the route from Downpatrick to Bangor you can fill up at College Filling Station, Texaco, Solo Bangor (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Downpatrick and Bangor?: Along the route from Downpatrick to Bangor you can stop for the night or service your van at Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park.
Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Bangor?: On the route from Downpatrick to Bangor you can take a break at Public Toilets.

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