How far is it from Dundalk to Carlingford?

The distance between Dundalk and Carlingford is 25 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dundalk to Carlingford?

The drive from Dundalk to Carlingford takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Dundalk to Carlingford?

The fastest route from Dundalk to Carlingford covers 25 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Carlingford from Dundalk?

Carlingford lies roughly to the east of Dundalk.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Dundalk and Carlingford?

Along the route from Dundalk to Carlingford you can fill up at Oriel Service Station. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Dundalk and Carlingford?

Along the route from Dundalk to Carlingford you can stop for the night or service your van at Gyles Quay Caravan and Camping Park, Carlingford Marina Motorhome Aire Site.

Are there charging stations between Dundalk and Carlingford?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dundalk to Carlingford, including Commins, Dromiskin (180 kW); Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk (180 kW); M1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 31.

Dundalk Carlingford

Distance: 25 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Dundalk to Carlingford takes about 25 min via R173. The distance is 25 km. The straight-line distance is 15 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 25 km

1 Depart onto Park Street 82 m
2 Turn left onto Magnet Road 141 m
3 Continue straight onto Market Square 186 m
4 Continue straight onto Crowe Street 149 m
5 Continue straight onto Roden Place 138 m
6 Continue straight onto Jocelyn Street 253 m
7 Turn left onto Castle Road 419 m
8 Turn right onto Saint Helena's Terrace 176 m
9 Turn left 3 km
10 Enter roundabout left onto Inner Relief Road 88 m
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Inner Relief Road 616 m
12 Enter rotary straight 240 m
13 Exit rotary left 14 km

14 Turn left 74 m
15 Turn right 5 km
16 Turn right onto Old Church Road 223 m
17 Continue slightly right onto Old Quay Lane 115 m
18 Continue left 180 m
19 Turn left onto Market Street 56 m
20 Turn right 39 m
21 Arrive left

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The return trip from Carlingford to Dundalk covers roughly the same distance, 25 km.

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Charging points along the way

31 chargers

Commins, DromiskinCommins, Dromiskin, County Louth180 kW
Dundalk Retail Park, DundalkDundalk Retail Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth180 kW
M1 (Northbound), CastlebellinghamM1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham, County Louth180 kW
R132R132, Co.Louth180 kW
Applegreen MSA M1, WhiterathApplegreen MSA M1, Whiterath150 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Carlingford → Banbridge43 km · 40 min Carlingford → Craigavon57 km · 55 min Carlingford → Inniskeen39 km · 40 min Carlingford → Ballymascanlan17 km · 20 min Carlingford → Knockbridge31 km · 35 min Carlingford → Rolestown97 km · 1 h 15 min

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How far is it from Dundalk to Carlingford?: The distance between Dundalk and Carlingford is 25 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dundalk to Carlingford?: The drive from Dundalk to Carlingford takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Dundalk to Carlingford?: The fastest route from Dundalk to Carlingford covers 25 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Carlingford from Dundalk?: Carlingford lies roughly to the east of Dundalk.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Dundalk and Carlingford?: Along the route from Dundalk to Carlingford you can fill up at Oriel Service Station. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Dundalk and Carlingford?: Along the route from Dundalk to Carlingford you can stop for the night or service your van at Gyles Quay Caravan and Camping Park, Carlingford Marina Motorhome Aire Site.
Are there charging stations between Dundalk and Carlingford?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dundalk to Carlingford, including Commins, Dromiskin (180 kW); Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk (180 kW); M1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 31.

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