How far is it from Dundalk to Carrickmacross?

The distance between Dundalk and Carrickmacross is 23 km by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Dundalk to Carrickmacross?

The fastest route from Dundalk to Carrickmacross covers 23 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Carrickmacross from Dundalk?

Carrickmacross lies roughly to the west of Dundalk.

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

Along the route from Dundalk to Carrickmacross you can fill up at Maxol, Tomas MacConmide, Circle K. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Are there charging stations between Dundalk and Carrickmacross?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dundalk to Carrickmacross, including Commins, Dromiskin (180 kW); Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk (180 kW); M1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 41.

Dundalk Carrickmacross

Distance: 23 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Dundalk to Carrickmacross takes about 25 min via R178. The distance is 23 km. The straight-line distance is 21 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 23 km

1 Depart onto Park Street 89 m
2 Turn right onto Anne Street 274 m
3 Enter roundabout left 59 m
4 Exit roundabout left 21 km
5 Enter rotary left onto Dundalk Road 43 m
6 Exit rotary slightly left onto Dundalk Road 282 m
7 Continue straight onto Pearse Avenue 690 m
8 Turn left onto Farney Street 375 m

9 At end of road, turn right onto Main Street 58 m
10 Arrive onto Main Street

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The return trip from Carrickmacross to Dundalk covers roughly the same distance, 23 km.

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Charging points along the way

41 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

Carrickmacross → Mullingar78 km · 1 h 20 min Carrickmacross → Navan51 km · 50 min Carrickmacross → Monaghan41 km · 35 min Carrickmacross → Longford97 km · 1 h 40 min Carrickmacross → Armagh47 km · 45 min Carrickmacross → Clones48 km · 50 min

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How far is it from Dundalk to Carrickmacross?: The distance between Dundalk and Carrickmacross is 23 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dundalk to Carrickmacross?: The drive from Dundalk to Carrickmacross takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Dundalk to Carrickmacross?: The fastest route from Dundalk to Carrickmacross covers 23 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Carrickmacross from Dundalk?: Carrickmacross lies roughly to the west of Dundalk.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Dundalk and Carrickmacross?: Along the route from Dundalk to Carrickmacross you can fill up at Maxol, Tomas MacConmide, Circle K. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Dundalk and Carrickmacross?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dundalk to Carrickmacross, including Commins, Dromiskin (180 kW); Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk (180 kW); M1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 41.

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