How far is it from Longford to Sligo?

The distance between Longford and Sligo is 89 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Longford to Sligo?

The drive from Longford to Sligo takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Longford to Sligo?

The fastest route from Longford to Sligo covers 89 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Sligo from Longford?

Sligo lies roughly to the north-west of Longford.

Which roads does the route from Longford to Sligo follow?

The drive from Longford to Sligo mainly follows N4.

Which towns do you pass between Longford and Sligo?

Towns on the route from Longford to Sligo include Tarmonbarry, Old Town (Roscommon), Dromore, Boyle, Ballysadare.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Longford and Sligo?

Along the route from Longford to Sligo you can fill up at Texaco, Texaco, Tom Hunt. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Longford and Sligo?

Along the route from Longford to Sligo you can stop for the night or service your van at Rooskey Caravan Park, Lough Keel Scout center, Common Shore.

Where can I stop to rest between Longford and Sligo?

On the route from Longford to Sligo you can take a break at Sligo Junction.

Are there charging stations between Longford and Sligo?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Longford to Sligo, including N15 (250 kW); N4 / Battery Rd, Longford (200 kW); N4, Collooney (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 59.

Longford Sligo

Distance: 89 kmDrive time: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Longford to Sligo takes about 1 h 15 min via N4. The distance is 89 km. The straight-line distance is 75 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Newtownforbes, Drumsna, Dromore, Ballintogher, Sligo. Driving directions

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Driving directions36 · 89 km

1 Depart onto Main Street 142 m
2 Continue slightly right onto Church Street 106 m
3 Turn left onto Battery Road 2 km
4 At roundabout, take exit straight 154 m
5 Enter rotary left onto Longford Bypass 15 m
6 Exit rotary slightly left onto Longford Bypass 437 m
7 Turn left onto Charlotte Brooke Roundabout 48 m
8 Keep slightly right onto Charlotte Brooke Roundabout 12 km
9 Enter rotary straight onto Dromod-Roosky Bypass 72 m
10 Exit rotary straight onto Dromod-Roosky Bypass 6 km
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Dromod-Roosky Bypass 51 m
12 Exit rotary slightly left onto Dromod-Roosky Bypass 16 km
13 At roundabout, take exit straight 220 m

14 Continue straight 108 m
15 Enter rotary slightly left onto Dublin Road 29 m
16 Exit rotary straight onto Dublin Road 455 m
17 Enter rotary slightly left onto Carrick-on-Shannon Bypass Road 13 m
18 Exit rotary left onto Carrick-on-Shannon Bypass Road 682 m
19 At end of road, turn left onto Cumann na mBan Bridge 106 m
20 Continue straight onto Sligo Road 266 m
21 Continue slightly right onto Sligo to Cortober Road 315 m
22 Enter roundabout left onto Rockingham to Cortober Road 27 m
23 Exit roundabout left onto Rockingham to Cortober Road 47 m
24 Continue straight onto Sligo to Cortober Road 28 km
25 Enter rotary slightly left onto Collooney to Castlebaldwin Dual Carriageway 45 m
26 Exit rotary straight onto Collooney to Castlebaldwin Dual Carriageway 14 km
27 Enter rotary slightly left onto Collooney to Sligo Dual Carriageway 42 m
28 Exit rotary straight onto Collooney to Sligo Dual Carriageway 607 m
29 Enter rotary straight onto Collooney to Sligo Dual Carriageway 42 m
30 Exit rotary slightly left onto Collooney to Sligo Dual Carriageway 10 km
31 Enter rotary straight onto Ray MacSharry Road 49 m
32 Exit rotary straight onto Ray MacSharry Road 421 m
33 Continue straight onto Joe Banks Road 215 m
34 Turn right onto Lord Edward Street 85 m
35 Continue straight onto Wine Street 257 m
36 Arrive onto Lower Knox Street

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The return trip from Sligo to Longford covers roughly the same distance, 89 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

59 chargers

N15N15, Co. Sligo250 kW
N4 / Battery Rd, LongfordN4 / Battery Rd, Longford, Co. Longford200 kW
N4, CollooneyN4, Collooney, Co. Sligo200 kW
Rosebank Retail Park, Carrick-on-ShannonRosebank Retail Park, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim160 kW
Bridge St, Carrck-on-ShannonBridge St, Carrck-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim150 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 routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Sligo → Enniskillen65 km · 1 h 5 min Sligo → Castlebar87 km · 1 h 20 min Sligo → Ballina61 km · 55 min Sligo → Boyle42 km · 35 min Sligo → Lurgan53 km · 50 min Sligo → Ballyshannon44 km · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Longford to Sligo?: The distance between Longford and Sligo is 89 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Longford to Sligo?: The drive from Longford to Sligo takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Longford to Sligo?: The fastest route from Longford to Sligo covers 89 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Sligo from Longford?: Sligo lies roughly to the north-west of Longford.
Which roads does the route from Longford to Sligo follow?: The drive from Longford to Sligo mainly follows N4.
Which towns do you pass between Longford and Sligo?: Towns on the route from Longford to Sligo include Tarmonbarry, Old Town (Roscommon), Dromore, Boyle, Ballysadare.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Longford and Sligo?: Along the route from Longford to Sligo you can fill up at Texaco, Texaco, Tom Hunt. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Longford and Sligo?: Along the route from Longford to Sligo you can stop for the night or service your van at Rooskey Caravan Park, Lough Keel Scout center, Common Shore.
Where can I stop to rest between Longford and Sligo?: On the route from Longford to Sligo you can take a break at Sligo Junction.
Are there charging stations between Longford and Sligo?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Longford to Sligo, including N15 (250 kW); N4 / Battery Rd, Longford (200 kW); N4, Collooney (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 59.

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