How far is it from Glengarriff to Skibbereen?

The distance between Glengarriff and Skibbereen is 42 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Glengarriff to Skibbereen?

The drive from Glengarriff to Skibbereen takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Glengarriff to Skibbereen?

The fastest route from Glengarriff to Skibbereen covers 42 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Skibbereen from Glengarriff?

Skibbereen lies roughly to the south-east of Glengarriff.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Glengarriff and Skibbereen?

Along the route from Glengarriff to Skibbereen you can fill up at Top, Circle K, The Travellers Rest. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Are there charging stations between Glengarriff and Skibbereen?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Glengarriff to Skibbereen, including Ardmanagh Rd, Schull (150 kW); The Quay, Bantry (75 kW); Cork Road, Skibbereen (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

Glengarriff Skibbereen

Distance: 42 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Glengarriff to Skibbereen takes about 50 min via N71. The distance is 42 km. The straight-line distance is 28 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 42 km

1 Depart 841 m
2 At end of road, turn right 907 m
3 Turn left 2 km
4 Turn right 2 km
5 At end of road, turn left 3 km
6 Continue right onto Glengarriff Road 6 km
7 Continue straight onto Marino Street 148 m
8 Turn left 6 km

9 Continue straight 9 km
10 Turn right 8 km
11 At end of road, turn right 7 km
12 At end of road, turn right onto Skibbereen Bypass 662 m
13 Enter roundabout left onto Ilen Street 9 m
14 Exit roundabout left onto Ilen Street 293 m
15 At end of road, turn left onto Bridge Street 98 m
16 Arrive onto Bridge Street

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The return trip from Skibbereen to Glengarriff covers roughly the same distance, 42 km.

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Charging points along the way

11 chargers

Ardmanagh Rd, SchullArdmanagh Rd, Schull, Co. Cork150 kW
The Quay, BantryThe Quay, Bantry, Co. Cork75 kW
Cork Road, SkibbereenCork Road, Skibbereen, County Cork50 kW
Glengariff, CorkGlengariff, Cork, County Cork22 kW
Harbour View, BantryHarbour View, Bantry22 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Skibbereen → Mallow100 km · 1 h 45 min Skibbereen → Kinsale68 km · 1 h 10 min Skibbereen → Passage West93 km · 1 h 30 min Skibbereen → Bantry29 km · 30 min Skibbereen → Killarney98 km · 1 h 40 min Skibbereen → Drinagh18 km · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Glengarriff to Skibbereen?: The distance between Glengarriff and Skibbereen is 42 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Glengarriff to Skibbereen?: The drive from Glengarriff to Skibbereen takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Glengarriff to Skibbereen?: The fastest route from Glengarriff to Skibbereen covers 42 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Skibbereen from Glengarriff?: Skibbereen lies roughly to the south-east of Glengarriff.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Glengarriff and Skibbereen?: Along the route from Glengarriff to Skibbereen you can fill up at Top, Circle K, The Travellers Rest. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Glengarriff and Skibbereen?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Glengarriff to Skibbereen, including Ardmanagh Rd, Schull (150 kW); The Quay, Bantry (75 kW); Cork Road, Skibbereen (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

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