How far is it from Downpatrick to Belfast?

The distance between Downpatrick and Belfast is 35 km by road.

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

The drive from Downpatrick to Belfast takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Downpatrick to Belfast?

The fastest route from Downpatrick to Belfast covers 35 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Belfast from Downpatrick?

Belfast lies roughly to the north-west of Downpatrick.

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

Along the route from Downpatrick to Belfast you can fill up at College Filling Station, Maxol, Go 24 Express (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Belfast?

On the route from Downpatrick to Belfast you can take a break at Laganside Bus Station Public Toilets.

Downpatrick Belfast

Distance: 35 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Downpatrick to Belfast takes about 40 min via A7. The distance is 35 km. The straight-line distance is 33 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 35 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 Belfast Road 3 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Belfast Road 5 km
7 Continue straight onto Downpatrick Road 4 km
8 Continue straight onto Downpatrick Street 823 m
9 Continue straight onto Saintfield Road 4 km
10 Continue straight onto Crossgar Road 5 km
11 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 7 km
12 Continue straight onto Saintfield Road 2 km
13 Enter rotary slightly left onto Saintfield Road 89 m

14 Exit rotary straight onto Saintfield Road 6 km
15 Continue straight onto Ormeau Road 583 m
16 Enter roundabout straight onto Ormeau Road 15 m
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Ormeau Road 3 km
18 Turn straight 44 m
19 Turn left onto Ormeau Avenue 297 m
20 Keep slightly right onto Ormeau Avenue 70 m
21 Turn right onto Bedford Street 273 m
22 At end of road, turn left onto Howard Street 202 m
23 Turn left onto Great Victoria Street 52 m
24 Arrive onto Great Victoria Street

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The return trip from Belfast to Downpatrick covers roughly the same distance, 35 km.

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How far is it from Downpatrick to Belfast?: The distance between Downpatrick and Belfast is 35 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Belfast?: The drive from Downpatrick to Belfast takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Downpatrick to Belfast?: The fastest route from Downpatrick to Belfast covers 35 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Belfast from Downpatrick?: Belfast lies roughly to the north-west of Downpatrick.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Downpatrick and Belfast?: Along the route from Downpatrick to Belfast you can fill up at College Filling Station, Maxol, Go 24 Express (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Belfast?: On the route from Downpatrick to Belfast you can take a break at Laganside Bus Station Public Toilets.

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