How far is it from Drogheda to Newcastle?

The distance between Drogheda and Newcastle is 70 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Drogheda to Newcastle?

The drive from Drogheda to Newcastle takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Drogheda to Newcastle?

The fastest route from Drogheda to Newcastle covers 70 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Newcastle from Drogheda?

Newcastle lies roughly to the south of Drogheda.

Which roads does the route from Drogheda to Newcastle follow?

The drive from Drogheda to Newcastle mainly follows M1.

Which towns do you pass between Drogheda and Newcastle?

Towns on the route from Drogheda to Newcastle include Bellewstown, Balbriggan, Dublin, Brittas, Newcastle (Dublin).

Where can I find a 24h service station between Drogheda and Newcastle?

Along the route from Drogheda to Newcastle you can fill up at Beechgrove Service Station (24/7), Certa (24/7), Circle K Newlands (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Drogheda and Newcastle?

Along the route from Drogheda to Newcastle you can stop for the night or service your van at Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping Park.

Where can I stop to rest between Drogheda and Newcastle?

On the route from Drogheda to Newcastle you can take a break at Lusk Service Area Southbound.

Are there charging stations between Drogheda and Newcastle?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Drogheda to Newcastle, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 637.

Drogheda Newcastle

Distance: 70 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Drogheda to Newcastle takes about 55 min via M1. The distance is 70 km. The straight-line distance is 48 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bellewstown, Stamullen, Ballsbridge, Drimnagh, Leixlip. Driving directions

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Driving directions37 · 70 km

1 Depart onto Narrow West Street 23 m
2 Continue straight onto West Street 439 m
3 Turn right onto Shop Street 228 m
4 Continue straight onto Barrack Lane 234 m
5 Continue slightly left onto Duleek Street 323 m
6 Turn right onto Platin Road 3 km
7 Enter roundabout slightly left 32 m
8 Exit roundabout left 457 m
9 Merge slightly right onto Drogheda Bypass 10 km
10 Continue straight onto Balbriggan Bypass 11 km
11 Continue straight onto Lissenhall Balbriggan Motorway 9 km
12 Continue straight onto Cloghran Lissenhall Motorway 7 km
13 Continue straight onto Airport Motorway 945 m

14 Take exit slightly left 467 m
15 Keep slightly right 221 m
16 Take ramp slightly left onto Northern Cross Route 536 m
17 Merge slightly left onto Northern Cross Route 10 km
18 Continue straight onto Western Parkway Motorway 7 km
19 Take exit slightly left 34 m
20 Keep slightly right 963 m
21 Merge slightly left onto Naas Road 7 km
22 Take exit slightly left 374 m
23 Enter roundabout straight onto Fitzmaurice Road 27 m
24 Exit roundabout left onto Fitzmaurice Road 486 m
25 Enter roundabout straight onto College Lane 30 m
26 Exit roundabout straight onto College Lane 103 m
27 Enter roundabout straight onto College Lane 22 m
28 Exit roundabout slightly left onto College Lane 708 m
29 Enter rotary slightly left onto College Lane 33 m
30 Exit rotary straight onto College Lane 462 m
31 Enter rotary slightly left onto College Lane 18 m
32 Exit rotary slightly left onto College Lane 516 m
33 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Lucan-Rathcoole Road 20 m
34 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Lucan-Rathcoole Road 755 m
35 Enter roundabout left onto Lucan-Rathcoole Road 34 m
36 Exit roundabout straight onto Lucan-Rathcoole Road 417 m
37 Arrive onto Main Street

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The return trip from Newcastle to Drogheda covers roughly the same distance, 70 km.

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Charging points along the way

637 chargers

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

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Newcastle → Bray36 km · 35 min Newcastle → Newbridge29 km · 30 min Newcastle → Ballymoney69 km · 55 min Newcastle → Carlow70 km · 55 min Newcastle → Mullingar70 km · 1 h Newcastle → Mountmellick71 km · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Drogheda to Newcastle?: The distance between Drogheda and Newcastle is 70 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Drogheda to Newcastle?: The drive from Drogheda to Newcastle takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Drogheda to Newcastle?: The fastest route from Drogheda to Newcastle covers 70 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Newcastle from Drogheda?: Newcastle lies roughly to the south of Drogheda.
Which roads does the route from Drogheda to Newcastle follow?: The drive from Drogheda to Newcastle mainly follows M1.
Which towns do you pass between Drogheda and Newcastle?: Towns on the route from Drogheda to Newcastle include Bellewstown, Balbriggan, Dublin, Brittas, Newcastle (Dublin).
Where can I find a 24h service station between Drogheda and Newcastle?: Along the route from Drogheda to Newcastle you can fill up at Beechgrove Service Station (24/7), Certa (24/7), Circle K Newlands (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Drogheda and Newcastle?: Along the route from Drogheda to Newcastle you can stop for the night or service your van at Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping Park.
Where can I stop to rest between Drogheda and Newcastle?: On the route from Drogheda to Newcastle you can take a break at Lusk Service Area Southbound.
Are there charging stations between Drogheda and Newcastle?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Drogheda to Newcastle, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 637.

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