How far is it from Downpatrick to Newtownards?

The distance between Downpatrick and Newtownards is 36 km by road.

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

The drive from Downpatrick to Newtownards takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Downpatrick to Newtownards?

The fastest route from Downpatrick to Newtownards covers 36 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Newtownards from Downpatrick?

Newtownards lies roughly to the north of Downpatrick.

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

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

Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Newtownards?

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

Downpatrick Newtownards

Distance: 36 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Downpatrick to Newtownards takes about 35 min via C277. The distance is 36 km. The straight-line distance is 30 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 36 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 Comber Road 57 m
25 Exit rotary straight onto Comber Road 295 m
26 Continue straight onto South Street 651 m
27 At end of road, turn left onto High Street 268 m
28 Continue left onto Regent Street 88 m
29 Arrive onto Regent Street

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The return trip from Newtownards to Downpatrick covers roughly the same distance, 36 km.

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Newtownards → Carryduff18 km · 20 min Newtownards → Kilkeel81 km · 1 h 10 min Newtownards → Larne53 km · 45 min Newtownards → Magherafelt74 km · 1 h Newtownards → Comber8 km · 10 min Newtownards → Warrenpoint77 km · 1 h 10 min

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How far is it from Downpatrick to Newtownards?: The distance between Downpatrick and Newtownards is 36 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Newtownards?: The drive from Downpatrick to Newtownards takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Downpatrick to Newtownards?: The fastest route from Downpatrick to Newtownards covers 36 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Newtownards from Downpatrick?: Newtownards lies roughly to the north of Downpatrick.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Downpatrick and Newtownards?: Along the route from Downpatrick to Newtownards you can fill up at College Filling Station, Texaco, Texaco. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Newtownards?: On the route from Downpatrick to Newtownards you can take a break at Public Toilets.

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