How far is it from Dublin to Carlow?

The distance between Dublin and Carlow is 88 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Carlow?

The drive from Dublin to Carlow takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Dublin to Carlow?

The fastest route from Dublin to Carlow covers 88 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Carlow from Dublin?

Carlow lies roughly to the south-west of Dublin.

Which roads does the route from Dublin to Carlow follow?

The drive from Dublin to Carlow mainly follows M9.

Which towns do you pass between Dublin and Carlow?

Towns on the route from Dublin to Carlow include Carrickmines, Brittas, Naas, Athy, Castledermot.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Dublin and Carlow?

Along the route from Dublin to Carlow you can fill up at East Wall Service Station (24/7), Circle K Newlands (24/7), Texaco. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Dublin and Carlow?

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

Where can I stop to rest between Dublin and Carlow?

On the route from Dublin to Carlow you can take a break at Connolly Train Station, Kilcullen Service Area.

Are there charging stations between Dublin and Carlow?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dublin to Carlow, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 687.

Dublin Carlow

Distance: 88 kmDrive time: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Dublin to Carlow takes about 1 h 15 min via M9. The distance is 88 km. The straight-line distance is 73 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rialto, Drimnagh, Newcastle (Dublin), Suncroft, Palatine. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 88 km

1 Depart onto Custom House Quay 145 m
2 Continue straight onto North Wall Quay 330 m
3 Turn right onto Samuel Beckett Bridge 208 m
4 Turn right onto Cardiff Lane 222 m
5 Continue straight onto Macken Street 474 m
6 Turn left onto Grand Canal Street Lower 247 m
7 Continue straight onto Grand Canal Street Upper 323 m
8 Turn right onto Haddington Road 786 m
9 Continue straight onto Mespil Road 552 m
10 Continue straight onto Grand Parade 523 m
11 Continue straight onto Canal Road 288 m
12 Continue straight onto Grove Road 754 m
13 Continue straight onto Parnell Road 2 km

14 Turn left onto Crumlin Road 2 km
15 Continue straight onto Drimnagh Road 725 m
16 Continue straight onto Long Mile Road 2 km
17 Keep slightly right onto Long Mile Road 70 m
18 Turn slightly left onto Naas Road 22 km
19 Continue straight onto Naas Bypass 7 km
20 Continue straight onto Newbridge Bypass 6 km
21 Keep slightly left onto Kilcullen Link Motorway 8 km
22 Continue straight onto Kilcullen to Carlow Motorway 28 km
23 Take exit slightly left 520 m
24 Enter roundabout left 101 m
25 Exit roundabout straight 108 m
26 Enter roundabout slightly left 39 m
27 Exit roundabout straight 5 km
28 Enter roundabout slightly left 42 m
29 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 km
30 Enter roundabout left 43 m
31 Exit roundabout slightly left 538 m
32 Enter rotary left onto Dublin Road 54 m
33 Exit rotary straight onto Dublin Road 187 m
34 Enter rotary left 75 m
35 Exit rotary slightly left 49 m
36 Turn left 89 m
37 Turn right onto Dublin Road 2 km
38 Continue left onto Dublin Street 187 m
39 Arrive onto Dublin Street

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The return trip from Carlow to Dublin covers roughly the same distance, 88 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

687 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

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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

Carlow → Gorey57 km · 1 h 5 min Carlow → Waterford79 km · 55 min Carlow → Tullamore71 km · 1 h 10 min Carlow → Portlaoise37 km · 35 min Carlow → Enniscorthy53 km · 55 min Carlow → Arklow66 km · 1 h 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 Dublin to Carlow?: The distance between Dublin and Carlow is 88 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Carlow?: The drive from Dublin to Carlow takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Dublin to Carlow?: The fastest route from Dublin to Carlow covers 88 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Carlow from Dublin?: Carlow lies roughly to the south-west of Dublin.
Which roads does the route from Dublin to Carlow follow?: The drive from Dublin to Carlow mainly follows M9.
Which towns do you pass between Dublin and Carlow?: Towns on the route from Dublin to Carlow include Carrickmines, Brittas, Naas, Athy, Castledermot.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Dublin and Carlow?: Along the route from Dublin to Carlow you can fill up at East Wall Service Station (24/7), Circle K Newlands (24/7), Texaco. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Dublin and Carlow?: Along the route from Dublin to Carlow you can stop for the night or service your van at Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping Park.
Where can I stop to rest between Dublin and Carlow?: On the route from Dublin to Carlow you can take a break at Connolly Train Station, Kilcullen Service Area.
Are there charging stations between Dublin and Carlow?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dublin to Carlow, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 687.

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