How far is it from Downpatrick to Blessington?

The distance between Downpatrick and Blessington is 185 km by road.

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

The drive from Downpatrick to Blessington takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Downpatrick to Blessington?

The fastest route from Downpatrick to Blessington covers 185 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.

Which direction is Blessington from Downpatrick?

Blessington lies roughly to the south-west of Downpatrick.

Which roads does the route from Downpatrick to Blessington follow?

The drive from Downpatrick to Blessington mainly follows M1.

Which towns do you pass between Downpatrick and Blessington?

Towns on the route from Downpatrick to Blessington include Dromara, Warrenpoint, Newry, Dublin, Leixlip.

Are there charging stations between Downpatrick and Blessington?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downpatrick to Blessington, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 684.

Downpatrick Blessington

Distance: 185 kmDrive time: 2 h 25 min

Driving from Downpatrick to Blessington takes about 2 h 25 min via M1. The distance is 185 km. The straight-line distance is 140 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cranley, Newry Mourne and Down, Tullymurry, Dromiskin, Ballsbridge, Clondalkin. Driving directions

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Driving directions59 · 185 km

1 Depart onto Market Street 424 m
2 Continue straight onto Ballydugan Road 7 km
3 Continue straight onto Downpatrick Road 3 km
4 At roundabout, take exit left onto Main Street 343 m
5 Turn right onto Castlewellan Road 5 km
6 Continue straight onto Ardnabannon Road 4 km
7 Continue straight onto Main Street 580 m
8 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Dublin Road 8 km
9 Turn left onto Hilltown Road 5 km
10 Continue straight onto Castlewellan Road 4 km
11 Continue straight onto Main Street 548 m
12 Continue straight onto Newry Road 4 km
13 Continue straight onto Hilltown Road 3 km

14 Continue straight onto Newry Road 343 m
15 Continue straight onto Hilltown Road 4 km
16 Turn left onto Derryleckagh Road 89 m
17 Turn right onto Ballyholland Road 4 km
18 Continue straight onto Courtney Hill 504 m
19 Turn left onto Boat Street 53 m
20 Turn right onto Cronin Park 92 m
21 Turn right onto Kilmorey Street 54 m
22 Take exit left 37 m
23 Turn left onto William Street 142 m
24 Continue straight onto Bridge Street 347 m
25 Continue straight onto Dublin Road 2 km
26 Enter rotary slightly left 19 m
27 Exit rotary straight 466 m
28 Merge slightly right onto Dublin Road 5 km
29 Continue straight onto Newry Dundalk Link Road 9 km
30 Continue straight onto Dundalk Western Bypass 12 km
31 Continue straight onto Dunleer Dundalk Motorway 16 km
32 Continue straight onto Dunleer Bypass 7 km
33 Continue straight onto Drogheda Bypass 20 km
34 Continue straight onto Balbriggan Bypass 11 km
35 Continue straight onto Lissenhall Balbriggan Motorway 9 km
36 Continue straight onto Cloghran Lissenhall Motorway 7 km
37 Continue straight onto Airport Motorway 945 m
38 Take exit slightly left 467 m
39 Keep slightly right 221 m
40 Take ramp slightly left onto Northern Cross Route 536 m
41 Merge slightly left onto Northern Cross Route 10 km
42 Continue straight onto Western Parkway Motorway 7 km
43 Take exit slightly left 34 m
44 Keep slightly right 963 m
45 Merge slightly left onto Naas Road 6 km
46 Take exit slightly left 114 m
47 Turn straight onto Garter Lane 2 km
48 Continue straight onto Main Street 232 m
49 Continue straight onto Castle Road 622 m
50 Continue straight onto Slade Road 4 km
51 Turn right onto Blessington Road 2 km
52 Continue straight onto Blessington Road 9 km
53 Continue straight onto Main Street 542 m
54 Turn right onto The Square 30 m
55 Continue right onto Town Centre 194 m
56 Turn right 110 m
57 Turn right 17 m
58 Turn right 10 m
59 Arrive left

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The return trip from Blessington to Downpatrick covers roughly the same distance, 185 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

684 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 56 km

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
Enniskerry Rd, KilternanEnniskerry Rd, Kilternan, Co. Dublin400 kW
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

Terminal 2
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Blessington → Rathcoffey27 km · 35 min Blessington → Maynooth39 km · 45 min Blessington → Calverstown26 km · 30 min Blessington → Donabate53 km · 50 min Blessington → Ballymore Eustace10 km · 15 min Blessington → Brittas10 km · 15 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 Downpatrick to Blessington?: The distance between Downpatrick and Blessington is 185 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Blessington?: The drive from Downpatrick to Blessington takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Downpatrick to Blessington?: The fastest route from Downpatrick to Blessington covers 185 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.
Which direction is Blessington from Downpatrick?: Blessington lies roughly to the south-west of Downpatrick.
Which roads does the route from Downpatrick to Blessington follow?: The drive from Downpatrick to Blessington mainly follows M1.
Which towns do you pass between Downpatrick and Blessington?: Towns on the route from Downpatrick to Blessington include Dromara, Warrenpoint, Newry, Dublin, Leixlip.
Are there charging stations between Downpatrick and Blessington?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downpatrick to Blessington, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 684.

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