How far is it from Dublin to Kenmare?

The distance between Dublin and Kenmare is 330 km by road.

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

The drive from Dublin to Kenmare takes approximately 4 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Dublin to Kenmare?

The fastest route from Dublin to Kenmare covers 330 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 15 min.

Which direction is Kenmare from Dublin?

Kenmare lies roughly to the south-west of Dublin.

Which roads does the route from Dublin to Kenmare follow?

The drive from Dublin to Kenmare mainly follows M7, M8, N72. The longest single stretch is 95 km on M8.

Which towns do you pass between Dublin and Kenmare?

Towns on the route from Dublin to Kenmare include Naas, Portlaoise, Fermoy, Mallow, Carran.

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

Along the route from Dublin to Kenmare you can fill up at East Wall Service Station (24/7), Opt Fuel (24/7), Nagle (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Dublin and Kenmare?

Along the route from Dublin to Kenmare 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 Kenmare?

On the route from Dublin to Kenmare you can take a break at Connolly Train Station, Circle K Cashel.

Are there charging stations between Dublin and Kenmare?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dublin to Kenmare, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 773.

Dublin Kenmare

Distance: 330 kmDrive time: 4 h 15 min

Driving from Dublin to Kenmare takes about 4 h 15 min via M8. The distance is 330 km. The straight-line distance is 279 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rialto, Jenkinstown (Kilkenny), Montenotte, Blarney, Fossa. Driving directions

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Driving directions65 · 330 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 right onto Newbridge Bypass 7 km
22 Continue straight onto The Curragh Motorway 3 km
23 Continue straight onto Kildare Bypass 11 km
24 Continue straight onto Monasterevin Bypass 20 km
25 Continue straight onto Portlaoise Bypass 11 km
26 Continue straight onto Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway 15 km
27 Keep slightly left onto Portlaoise to Cullahill Motorway 15 km
28 Continue straight onto Cullahill to Cashel Motorway 39 km
29 Continue straight onto Cashel Bypass 8 km
30 Continue straight onto Cashel to Mitchelstown Motorway 36 km
31 Take exit slightly left 540 m
32 Enter roundabout left onto Mallow-Dublin Road 81 m
33 Exit roundabout straight onto Mallow-Dublin Road 121 m
34 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Mallow-Dublin Road 43 m
35 Exit roundabout left onto Mallow-Dublin Road 131 m
36 Enter roundabout left onto Mallow-Dublin Road 26 m
37 Exit roundabout left onto Mallow-Dublin Road 4 km
38 Turn left 23 m
39 Enter roundabout left onto Mitchelstown Relief Road 87 m
40 Exit roundabout straight onto Mitchelstown Relief Road 2 km
41 Enter roundabout left onto Mallow-Dublin Road 109 m
42 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Mallow-Dublin Road 9 km
43 Continue straight onto Glenavuddig Bridge 21 km
44 At end of road, turn right onto Mallow-Dublin Road 2 km
45 Turn right onto Ballylough Road 809 m
46 At end of road, turn right onto Bath View 147 m
47 Turn left onto Bachelors Walk 25 m
48 Continue left onto Bachelors Walk 333 m
49 Continue slightly left onto Lacknalooha 225 m
50 Turn right onto Beecher Street 336 m
51 Enter rotary left onto New Road 18 m
52 Exit rotary left onto New Road 489 m
53 Enter rotary slightly left onto Navigation Road 48 m
54 Exit rotary left onto Navigation Road 19 km
55 Enter roundabout left 47 m
56 Exit roundabout left 34 km
57 Turn left 6 km
58 At end of road, turn left 6 km
59 Turn right 26 km
60 Continue slightly left onto Shelbourne Street 195 m
61 Turn sharp right onto Henry Street 233 m
62 Turn left onto The Square 90 m
63 Continue right onto The Square 58 m
64 Turn right onto East Park Lane 42 m
65 Arrive left onto East Park Lane

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The return trip from Kenmare to Dublin covers roughly the same distance, 330 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

309 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

Tarbert Ferry Port
Ferry Terminals
Killimer Ferry Port
Ferry Terminals
Corrib Princess
Ferry Terminals
Cork Harbour Cruises
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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Kenmare → Ballymakeera (Baile Mhic Íre)41 km · 40 min Kenmare → Kerry Airport (KIR)50 km · 50 min Kenmare → Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh)38 km · 1 h Kenmare → Castlecove42 km · 40 min Kenmare → Farranfore48 km · 45 min Kenmare → Caherdaniel (Cathair Dónall)48 km · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 9 October 2026.

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How far is it from Dublin to Kenmare?: The distance between Dublin and Kenmare is 330 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Kenmare?: The drive from Dublin to Kenmare takes approximately 4 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Dublin to Kenmare?: The fastest route from Dublin to Kenmare covers 330 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 15 min.
Which direction is Kenmare from Dublin?: Kenmare lies roughly to the south-west of Dublin.
Which roads does the route from Dublin to Kenmare follow?: The drive from Dublin to Kenmare mainly follows M7, M8, N72. The longest single stretch is 95 km on M8.
Which towns do you pass between Dublin and Kenmare?: Towns on the route from Dublin to Kenmare include Naas, Portlaoise, Fermoy, Mallow, Carran.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Dublin and Kenmare?: Along the route from Dublin to Kenmare you can fill up at East Wall Service Station (24/7), Opt Fuel (24/7), Nagle (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Dublin and Kenmare?: Along the route from Dublin to Kenmare 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 Kenmare?: On the route from Dublin to Kenmare you can take a break at Connolly Train Station, Circle K Cashel.
Are there charging stations between Dublin and Kenmare?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dublin to Kenmare, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 773.

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