How far is it from Headford to Tarbert?

The distance between Headford and Tarbert is 139 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Headford to Tarbert?

The drive from Headford to Tarbert takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Headford to Tarbert?

The fastest route from Headford to Tarbert covers 139 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Tarbert from Headford?

Tarbert lies roughly to the south of Headford.

Which roads does the route from Headford to Tarbert follow?

The drive from Headford to Tarbert mainly follows M18, N68.

Which towns do you pass between Headford and Tarbert?

Towns on the route from Headford to Tarbert include Galway, Oranmore, Ardrahan, Ennis, Kilrush.

Are there charging stations between Headford and Tarbert?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Headford to Tarbert, including R471 (360 kW); Sandy Rd, Galway (300 kW); Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 148.

Headford Tarbert

Distance: 139 kmDrive time: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Headford to Tarbert takes about 2 h 20 min via M18. The distance is 139 km. The straight-line distance is 102 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wellpark, Claregalway (Baile Chláir), Ballinderreen, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Lahinch. Driving directions

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Driving directions41 · 139 km

1 Depart 21 km
2 Turn left onto School Road 2 km
3 Continue straight onto Bóthar na Scoile 863 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Tuam Road 558 m
5 Turn left onto Bóthar Na dTreabh 4 km
6 Enter rotary slightly left 68 m
7 Exit rotary straight 4 km
8 Enter rotary slightly left 71 m
9 Exit rotary straight 837 m
10 Enter rotary straight 75 m
11 Exit rotary straight 2 km
12 Enter roundabout slightly left 36 m
13 Exit roundabout straight 8 km

14 Continue straight 4 km
15 Enter roundabout slightly left 42 m
16 Exit roundabout straight 413 m
17 Enter roundabout straight 58 m
18 Exit roundabout straight 528 m
19 Merge slightly right 42 km
20 Take exit slightly left 327 m
21 Enter rotary slightly left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 103 m
22 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 131 m
23 Enter rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 36 m
24 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
25 Enter rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 33 m
26 Exit rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
27 Enter rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 95 m
28 Exit rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
29 Enter rotary left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 58 m
30 Exit rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 292 m
31 Enter rotary slightly left 9 m
32 Exit rotary slightly left 35 km
33 Turn left 6 km
34 Turn left 2 km
35 Turn right 196 m
36 Continue slightly left 113 m
37 Turn straight 67 m
38 Continue straight onto Tarbert-Killimer 4 km
39 Continue straight 3 km
40 Continue left 160 m
41 Arrive left

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The return trip from Tarbert to Headford covers roughly the same distance, 139 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

148 chargers

R471R471, Co. Clare360 kW
Sandy Rd, GalwaySandy Rd, Galway, Co. Galway300 kW
Raheen Woods Hotel, AthenryRaheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co. Galway250 kW
Castlepark Rd, BallybaneCastlepark Rd, Ballybane, Co. Galway200 kW
Galway Rd, TuamGalway Rd, Tuam, Co. Galway200 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

Tarbert Ferry Port
Ferry Terminals
Killimer Ferry Port
Ferry Terminals
Corrib Princess
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Tarbert → Knockanore24 km · 30 min Tarbert → Castlemaine59 km · 55 min Tarbert → Moyvane9 km · 10 min Tarbert → Lisselton19 km · 25 min Tarbert → Foynes20 km · 20 min Tarbert → Ballybeggan44 km · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 November 2026.

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How far is it from Headford to Tarbert?: The distance between Headford and Tarbert is 139 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Headford to Tarbert?: The drive from Headford to Tarbert takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Headford to Tarbert?: The fastest route from Headford to Tarbert covers 139 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Tarbert from Headford?: Tarbert lies roughly to the south of Headford.
Which roads does the route from Headford to Tarbert follow?: The drive from Headford to Tarbert mainly follows M18, N68.
Which towns do you pass between Headford and Tarbert?: Towns on the route from Headford to Tarbert include Galway, Oranmore, Ardrahan, Ennis, Kilrush.
Are there charging stations between Headford and Tarbert?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Headford to Tarbert, including R471 (360 kW); Sandy Rd, Galway (300 kW); Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 148.

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