How far is it from Limerick to Cork?

The distance between Limerick and Cork is 99 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Limerick to Cork?

The drive from Limerick to Cork takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Limerick to Cork?

The fastest route from Limerick to Cork covers 99 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Cork from Limerick?

Cork lies roughly to the south of Limerick.

Which roads does the route from Limerick to Cork follow?

The drive from Limerick to Cork mainly follows N20.

Which towns do you pass between Limerick and Cork?

Towns on the route from Limerick to Cork include Adare, Athlacca, Ballyhea, Mallow, Bishopstown.

Are there charging stations between Limerick and Cork?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Limerick to Cork, including Bunratty West, Bunratty (360 kW), Ennis Road Retail Park, Limerick (360 kW), Mahon Point P4, Cork (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 196.

Limerick Cork

Distance: 99 kmDrive time: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Limerick to Cork takes about 1 h 30 min via N20. The distance is 99 km. The straight-line distance is 86 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Limerick, Athlacca, Doneraile, Lyre, Gurranabraher. Driving directions

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Driving directions34 · 99 km

1 Depart 64 m
2 Exit rotary left onto Mount Kennett Place 89 m
3 Turn left onto Mt. Kenneth Place 130 m
4 Continue straight onto Lower Hartstonge Street 113 m
5 Turn right onto The Crescent 183 m
6 Continue straight onto O'Connell Avenue 2 km
7 Turn slightly left 47 m
8 Turn left onto Childers Road 249 m
9 Turn right onto Greenfields Road 713 m
10 Continue slightly right onto Greenfields Road 693 m
11 Continue straight onto Rosbrien Road 677 m
12 Enter roundabout left 21 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly left 113 m

14 Enter roundabout slightly left 58 m
15 Exit roundabout slightly left 524 m
16 Merge slightly right onto Limerick to Patrickswell Motorway 7 km
17 Take exit slightly left 738 m
18 Turn left 52 km
19 Enter rotary left onto New Road 67 m
20 Exit rotary left onto New Road 489 m
21 Enter rotary slightly left onto Mallow Bypass 27 m
22 Exit rotary slightly left onto Mallow Bypass 24 km
23 Continue straight onto Blarney Bypass 4 km
24 Continue straight onto New Mallow Road 3 km
25 Continue straight onto Commons Road 2 km
26 Continue straight onto North City Link Road 376 m
27 Continue right onto North City Link Road 2 km
28 Continue straight onto Carroll's Quay 111 m
29 Continue straight onto Christy Ring Bridge 68 m
30 Turn right onto Lavitt's Quay 70 m
31 Turn left onto Half Moon Street 106 m
32 Continue slightly left onto Academy Street 150 m
33 At end of road, turn right onto Saint Patrick's Street 7 m
34 Arrive onto Saint Patrick's Street

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The return trip from Cork to Limerick covers roughly the same distance, 99 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

196 chargers

Bunratty West, BunrattyBunratty West, Bunratty, Co. Clare360 kW
Ennis Road Retail Park, LimerickEnnis Road Retail Park, Limerick, Co. Limerick360 kW
Mahon Point P4, CorkMahon Point P4, Cork, Co. Cork250 kW
Dooradoyle Road, LimerickDooradoyle Road, Limerick200 kW
Ennis Rd, LimerickEnnis Rd, Limerick, Co. Limerick200 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Cork → Bantry87 km · 1 h 15 min Cork → Killarney89 km · 1 h 15 min Cork → Clonakilty51 km · 50 min Cork → Skibbereen84 km · 1 h 20 min Cork → Clonmel96 km · 1 h 15 min Cork → Cashel93 km · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

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How far is it from Limerick to Cork?: The distance between Limerick and Cork is 99 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Limerick to Cork?: The drive from Limerick to Cork takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Limerick to Cork?: The fastest route from Limerick to Cork covers 99 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Cork from Limerick?: Cork lies roughly to the south of Limerick.
Which roads does the route from Limerick to Cork follow?: The drive from Limerick to Cork mainly follows N20.
Which towns do you pass between Limerick and Cork?: Towns on the route from Limerick to Cork include Adare, Athlacca, Ballyhea, Mallow, Bishopstown.
Are there charging stations between Limerick and Cork?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Limerick to Cork, including Bunratty West, Bunratty (360 kW), Ennis Road Retail Park, Limerick (360 kW), Mahon Point P4, Cork (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 196.

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