How far is it from Killeshin to Ballyknockan?

The distance between Killeshin and Ballyknockan is 60 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Killeshin to Ballyknockan?

The drive from Killeshin to Ballyknockan takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Killeshin to Ballyknockan?

The fastest route from Killeshin to Ballyknockan covers 60 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Ballyknockan from Killeshin?

Ballyknockan lies roughly to the north-east of Killeshin.

Which towns do you pass between Killeshin and Ballyknockan?

Towns on the route from Killeshin to Ballyknockan include Carlow, Athy, Hillsborough, Naas.

Are there charging stations between Killeshin and Ballyknockan?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Killeshin to Ballyknockan, including M9, Carlow (300 kW); Athgarvan Rd, Newbridge (200 kW); Hanover Rd, Carlow (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 64.

Killeshin Ballyknockan

Distance: 60 kmDrive time: 1 h

Driving from Killeshin to Ballyknockan takes about 1 h via R756. The distance is 60 km. The straight-line distance is 44 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Palatine, Castledermot, Rathvilly, Hacketstown. Driving directions

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Driving directions46 · 60 km

1 Depart 3 km
2 Enter roundabout left 24 m
3 Exit roundabout left 344 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly left 27 m
5 Exit roundabout slightly left 905 m
6 Enter roundabout left 49 m
7 Exit roundabout left 123 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 23 m
9 Exit roundabout left 645 m
10 Turn left 104 m
11 Turn left onto Frederick Avenue 91 m
12 Continue right onto Frederick Avenue 52 m
13 Turn right onto Athy Road 61 m

14 Enter roundabout left onto Cannery Road 2 m
15 Exit roundabout left onto Cannery Road 2 km
16 Enter rotary left onto Dublin Road 21 m
17 Exit rotary left onto Dublin Road 181 m
18 Enter rotary left 46 m
19 Exit rotary left 536 m
20 Enter roundabout left 40 m
21 Exit roundabout left 2 km
22 Enter roundabout slightly left 77 m
23 Exit roundabout slightly left 5 km
24 Enter roundabout left 39 m
25 Exit roundabout slightly left 546 m
26 Merge slightly right onto Kilcullen to Carlow Motorway 12 km
27 Take exit slightly left 382 m
28 Enter roundabout left 108 m
29 Exit roundabout slightly left 117 m
30 Enter roundabout slightly left 49 m
31 Exit roundabout slightly left 3 km
32 At end of road, turn left 3 km
33 Turn right 4 km
34 Turn straight onto Colbinstown Bridge 163 m
35 Turn left 678 m
36 Continue straight 141 m
37 Continue straight 5 km
38 Turn left onto Main Street 100 m
39 Continue straight onto Market Square 124 m
40 Continue straight onto Kilcullen Street 184 m
41 Keep slightly right onto Tober Road 8 km
42 At end of road, turn right 48 m
43 Turn left 7 km
44 Turn sharp left 4 km
45 Continue right onto Lake Drive 3 km
46 Arrive onto Lake Drive

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The return trip from Ballyknockan to Killeshin covers roughly the same distance, 60 km.

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Charging points along the way

64 chargers

M9, CarlowM9, Carlow, Co. Carlow300 kW
Athgarvan Rd, NewbridgeAthgarvan Rd, Newbridge, Co. Kildare200 kW
Hanover Rd, CarlowHanover Rd, Carlow, Co. Carlow200 kW
R445, NewbridgeR445, Newbridge, Co. Kildare200 kW
Moorefield Rd, NewbridgeMoorefield Rd, Newbridge, Co. Kildare160 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Ballyknockan → Kilteel25 km · 30 min Ballyknockan → Ballymount27 km · 30 min Ballyknockan → Poulaphouca16 km · 20 min Ballyknockan → Johnstown (Kildare)27 km · 30 min Ballyknockan → Longwood78 km · 1 h 15 min Ballyknockan → Blessington15 km · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

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How far is it from Killeshin to Ballyknockan?: The distance between Killeshin and Ballyknockan is 60 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Killeshin to Ballyknockan?: The drive from Killeshin to Ballyknockan takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Killeshin to Ballyknockan?: The fastest route from Killeshin to Ballyknockan covers 60 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Ballyknockan from Killeshin?: Ballyknockan lies roughly to the north-east of Killeshin.
Which towns do you pass between Killeshin and Ballyknockan?: Towns on the route from Killeshin to Ballyknockan include Carlow, Athy, Hillsborough, Naas.
Are there charging stations between Killeshin and Ballyknockan?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Killeshin to Ballyknockan, including M9, Carlow (300 kW); Athgarvan Rd, Newbridge (200 kW); Hanover Rd, Carlow (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 64.

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