How far is it from Dublin to Port Laoise?

The distance between Dublin and Port Laoise is 87 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Port Laoise?

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

What is the best route from Dublin to Port Laoise?

The fastest route from Dublin to Port Laoise covers 87 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Port Laoise from Dublin?

Port Laoise lies roughly to the south-west of Dublin.

Which roads does the route from Dublin to Port Laoise follow?

The drive from Dublin to Port Laoise mainly follows M7.

Which towns do you pass between Dublin and Port Laoise?

Towns on the route from Dublin to Port Laoise include Carrickmines, Blanchardstown, Naas, Newbridge, Annamoe.

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

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

Where can I camp between Dublin and Port Laoise?

Along the route from Dublin to Port Laoise 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 Port Laoise?

On the route from Dublin to Port Laoise you can take a break at Connolly Train Station, Junction 14 Mayfield.

Are there charging stations between Dublin and Port Laoise?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dublin to Port Laoise, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 692.

Dublin Port Laoise

Distance: 87 kmDrive time: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Dublin to Port Laoise takes about 1 h 15 min via M7. The distance is 87 km. The straight-line distance is 79 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Harold's Cross, Rialto, Adamstown (Dublin), Hillsborough, Emo. Driving directions

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Driving directions35 · 87 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 Take exit slightly left 503 m
26 Enter roundabout slightly left 115 m
27 Exit roundabout left 141 m
28 Enter roundabout left 47 m
29 Exit roundabout left 2 km
30 Enter roundabout left onto Dublin Road 24 m
31 Exit roundabout left onto Dublin Road 3 km
32 Continue slightly left onto Dublin Road 172 m
33 Turn slightly right onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 160 m
34 At roundabout, take exit straight onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 35 m
35 Arrive onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue

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The return trip from Port Laoise to Dublin covers roughly the same distance, 87 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

692 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

Portlaoise → Mullingar73 km · 1 h 5 min Portlaoise → Tullamore34 km · 35 min Portlaoise → Newbridge40 km · 35 min Portlaoise → Thurles65 km · 50 min Portlaoise → Birr65 km · 55 min Portlaoise → Athy24 km · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Dublin to Port Laoise?: The distance between Dublin and Port Laoise is 87 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Port Laoise?: The drive from Dublin to Port Laoise takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Dublin to Port Laoise?: The fastest route from Dublin to Port Laoise covers 87 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Port Laoise from Dublin?: Port Laoise lies roughly to the south-west of Dublin.
Which roads does the route from Dublin to Port Laoise follow?: The drive from Dublin to Port Laoise mainly follows M7.
Which towns do you pass between Dublin and Port Laoise?: Towns on the route from Dublin to Port Laoise include Carrickmines, Blanchardstown, Naas, Newbridge, Annamoe.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Dublin and Port Laoise?: Along the route from Dublin to Port Laoise you can fill up at East Wall Service Station (24/7), Circle K Roundtower (24/7), Texaco - Cars (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Dublin and Port Laoise?: Along the route from Dublin to Port Laoise 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 Port Laoise?: On the route from Dublin to Port Laoise you can take a break at Connolly Train Station, Junction 14 Mayfield.
Are there charging stations between Dublin and Port Laoise?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dublin to Port Laoise, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 692.

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