How far is it from Downpatrick to Donaghadee?

The distance between Downpatrick and Donaghadee is 48 km by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Downpatrick to Donaghadee?

The fastest route from Downpatrick to Donaghadee covers 48 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Donaghadee from Downpatrick?

Donaghadee lies roughly to the north of Downpatrick.

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

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

Where can I camp between Downpatrick and Donaghadee?

Along the route from Downpatrick to Donaghadee 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 Donaghadee?

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

Downpatrick Donaghadee

Distance: 48 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Downpatrick to Donaghadee takes about 45 min via A48. The distance is 48 km. The straight-line distance is 37 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions41 · 48 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 Donaghadee Road 48 m
35 Exit roundabout straight onto Donaghadee Road 4 km
36 Continue straight onto Gransha Road South 2 km
37 Enter rotary slightly left onto Donaghadee Road 24 m
38 Exit rotary straight onto Donaghadee Road 160 m
39 Continue straight onto Newtownards Road 6 km
40 At end of road, turn right onto Moat Street 678 m
41 Arrive onto Moat Street

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The return trip from Donaghadee to Downpatrick covers roughly the same distance, 48 km.

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How far is it from Downpatrick to Donaghadee?: The distance between Downpatrick and Donaghadee is 48 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Donaghadee?: The drive from Downpatrick to Donaghadee takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Downpatrick to Donaghadee?: The fastest route from Downpatrick to Donaghadee covers 48 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Donaghadee from Downpatrick?: Donaghadee lies roughly to the north of Downpatrick.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Downpatrick and Donaghadee?: Along the route from Downpatrick to Donaghadee you can fill up at College Filling Station, Texaco, Asda. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Downpatrick and Donaghadee?: Along the route from Downpatrick to Donaghadee 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 Donaghadee?: On the route from Downpatrick to Donaghadee you can take a break at Public Toilets.

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