How far is it from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham?

The distance between Dunshaughlin and Rathfarnham is 39 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham?

The drive from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham?

The fastest route from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham covers 39 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Rathfarnham from Dunshaughlin?

Rathfarnham lies roughly to the south-east of Dunshaughlin.

Where can I stop to rest between Dunshaughlin and Rathfarnham?

On the route from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham you can take a break at Applegreen Services M3 (Junction 6), M3 Mulhuddart Services.

Are there charging stations between Dunshaughlin and Rathfarnham?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 608.

Dunshaughlin Rathfarnham

Distance: 39 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham takes about 35 min via M3. The distance is 39 km. The straight-line distance is 30 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 39 km

1 Depart onto Main Street 179 m
2 Turn slightly left 92 m
3 Turn left onto Drumree Road 900 m
4 Enter roundabout straight 11 m
5 Exit roundabout straight 749 m
6 Enter roundabout slightly left 98 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly left 207 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 36 m
9 Exit roundabout slightly left 597 m
10 Merge slightly right onto Clonee to North of Kells Motorway 13 km
11 Continue straight onto Clonee Bypass 3 km
12 Continue straight onto Navan Road 329 m
13 Continue straight onto Blanchardstown Bypass 5 km

14 Take exit slightly right 828 m
15 Continue straight onto Western Parkway Motorway 11 km
16 Take exit slightly left 349 m
17 Keep slightly left 452 m
18 Turn straight onto Tallaght Road 463 m
19 Enter rotary slightly left onto Spawell Link Road 90 m
20 Exit rotary slightly left onto Spawell Link Road 468 m
21 Turn left onto Firhouse Road 504 m
22 Continue straight onto Butterfield Avenue 2 km
23 Turn left onto Rathfarnham Road 292 m
24 Turn left onto Main Street 198 m
25 Turn right 3 m
26 Arrive

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The return trip from Rathfarnham to Dunshaughlin covers roughly the same distance, 39 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

608 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
Dublin Rd, BrayDublin Rd, Bray, Co. Dublin400 kW
Enniskerry Rd, KilternanEnniskerry Rd, Kilternan, Co. Dublin400 kW

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Rathfarnham → Walkinstown6 km · 10 min Rathfarnham → Chapelizod10 km · 20 min Rathfarnham → Milltown (Kildare)48 km · 45 min Rathfarnham → Corduff49 km · 50 min Rathfarnham → Bray18 km · 20 min Rathfarnham → Stillorgan7 km · 15 min

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

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How far is it from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham?: The distance between Dunshaughlin and Rathfarnham is 39 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham?: The drive from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham?: The fastest route from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham covers 39 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Rathfarnham from Dunshaughlin?: Rathfarnham lies roughly to the south-east of Dunshaughlin.
Where can I stop to rest between Dunshaughlin and Rathfarnham?: On the route from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham you can take a break at Applegreen Services M3 (Junction 6), M3 Mulhuddart Services.
Are there charging stations between Dunshaughlin and Rathfarnham?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dunshaughlin to Rathfarnham, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 608.

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