How far is it from Kells to Leixlip?

The distance between Kells and Leixlip is 59 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kells to Leixlip?

The drive from Kells to Leixlip takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Kells to Leixlip?

The fastest route from Kells to Leixlip covers 59 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Leixlip from Kells?

Leixlip lies roughly to the south-east of Kells.

Which roads does the route from Kells to Leixlip follow?

The drive from Kells to Leixlip mainly follows M3.

Which towns do you pass between Kells and Leixlip?

Towns on the route from Kells to Leixlip include Castletown-Kilpatrick, Navan, Batterstown, Blanchardstown, Lucan.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Kells and Leixlip?

Along the route from Kells to Leixlip you can fill up at Gibney Oil (24/7), Go (24/7), Texaco. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Kells and Leixlip?

On the route from Kells to Leixlip you can take a break at Applegreen Services M3 (Junction 6).

Are there charging stations between Kells and Leixlip?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kells to Leixlip, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Hartstown Rd, Hartstown (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 401.

Kells Leixlip

Distance: 59 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Kells to Leixlip takes about 50 min via M3. The distance is 59 km. The straight-line distance is 48 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Jamestown, Bective, Ratoath, Dunboyne, Leixlip. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 59 km

1 Depart onto John Street 45 m
2 Continue straight onto Headfort Place 196 m
3 Continue straight onto Navan Road 2 km
4 Enter rotary slightly left 54 m
5 Exit rotary slightly left 2 km
6 Enter roundabout slightly left 21 m
7 Exit roundabout straight 721 m
8 Merge slightly right onto Clonee to North of Kells Motorway 46 km
9 Take exit slightly left 532 m
10 Enter roundabout left onto Portan Road 59 m
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Portan Road 216 m
12 Enter roundabout left onto Old Navan Road 16 m
13 Exit roundabout left onto Old Navan Road 195 m

14 Turn right onto Clonee Road 2 km
15 At roundabout, take exit right onto Clonee Road 602 m
16 Turn right onto Stirling Road 2 km
17 Turn left 118 m
18 Continue straight onto Rooske Road 2 km
19 Turn left 15 m
20 Turn right onto Allenswood Lane 2 km
21 At end of road, turn right onto Confey Road 269 m
22 Turn left 2 km
23 At end of road, turn left 36 m
24 Arrive

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The return trip from Leixlip to Kells covers roughly the same distance, 59 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

401 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Citywest Rd, CitywestCitywest Rd, Citywest, Dublin 24400 kW
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW
N2, AshbourneN2, Ashbourne, Co. Meath400 kW
Naas RdNaas Rd, Dublin 22400 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

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Leixlip → Carlow79 km · 1 h 5 min Leixlip → Mullingar66 km · 50 min Leixlip → Newcastle12 km · 15 min Leixlip → Athy68 km · 1 h Leixlip → Tullamore87 km · 1 h Leixlip → Wicklow65 km · 55 min

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How far is it from Kells to Leixlip?: The distance between Kells and Leixlip is 59 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kells to Leixlip?: The drive from Kells to Leixlip takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Kells to Leixlip?: The fastest route from Kells to Leixlip covers 59 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Leixlip from Kells?: Leixlip lies roughly to the south-east of Kells.
Which roads does the route from Kells to Leixlip follow?: The drive from Kells to Leixlip mainly follows M3.
Which towns do you pass between Kells and Leixlip?: Towns on the route from Kells to Leixlip include Castletown-Kilpatrick, Navan, Batterstown, Blanchardstown, Lucan.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Kells and Leixlip?: Along the route from Kells to Leixlip you can fill up at Gibney Oil (24/7), Go (24/7), Texaco. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Kells and Leixlip?: On the route from Kells to Leixlip you can take a break at Applegreen Services M3 (Junction 6).
Are there charging stations between Kells and Leixlip?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kells to Leixlip, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Hartstown Rd, Hartstown (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 401.

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