How far is it from Macroom to Bantry?

The distance between Macroom and Bantry is 54 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Macroom to Bantry?

The drive from Macroom to Bantry takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Macroom to Bantry?

The fastest route from Macroom to Bantry covers 54 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Bantry from Macroom?

Bantry lies roughly to the south-west of Macroom.

Which roads does the route from Macroom to Bantry follow?

The drive from Macroom to Bantry mainly follows R585.

Which towns do you pass between Macroom and Bantry?

Towns on the route from Macroom to Bantry include Carriganima, Ballingurteen, Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh), Carran, Ballylickey.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Macroom and Bantry?

Along the route from Macroom to Bantry you can fill up at Applegreen, Top. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Macroom and Bantry?

Along the route from Macroom to Bantry you can stop for the night or service your van at Eagle Point Camping.

Where can I stop to rest between Macroom and Bantry?

On the route from Macroom to Bantry you can take a break at Public Toilets.

Are there charging stations between Macroom and Bantry?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Macroom to Bantry, including Millstreet Rd, Macroom (200 kW); The Quay, Bantry (75 kW); Macroom Council Car Park, Fairgreen, Macroom, Co Cork, Cork (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

Macroom Bantry

Distance: 54 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Macroom to Bantry takes about 55 min via R585. The distance is 54 km. The straight-line distance is 42 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Macroom, Dunmanway, Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh), Kealkill, Ballylickey. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 54 km

1 Depart onto North Square 8 m
2 Continue right onto West Square 55 m
3 Turn slightly right onto Sleaveen Road 263 m
4 Continue straight onto High Street. 769 m
5 Turn straight 3 km
6 Continue straight 2 km
7 Turn straight 894 m
8 Keep slightly left 3 km

9 At end of road, turn right 10 km
10 At end of road, turn right 2 km
11 Turn slightly right 25 km
12 Turn straight 5 km
13 At end of road, turn left onto Glengarriff Road 6 km
14 Arrive onto Marino Street

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The return trip from Bantry to Macroom covers roughly the same distance, 54 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

11 chargers

Millstreet Rd, MacroomMillstreet Rd, Macroom, Co. Cork200 kW
The Quay, BantryThe Quay, Bantry, Co. Cork75 kW
Macroom Council Car Park, Fairgreen, Macroom, Co Cork, CorkMacroom Council Car Park, Fairgreen, Macroom, Co Cork, Cork50 kW
N22, LissardaN22, Lissarda, Co. Cork25 kW
Glengariff, CorkGlengariff, Cork, County Cork22 kW

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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

Bantry → Clonakilty57 km · 1 h Bantry → Skibbereen29 km · 30 min Bantry → Mallow99 km · 1 h 35 min Bantry → Durrus11 km · 15 min Bantry → Killarney78 km · 1 h 15 min Bantry → Kealkill17 km · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from Macroom to Bantry?: The distance between Macroom and Bantry is 54 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Macroom to Bantry?: The drive from Macroom to Bantry takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Macroom to Bantry?: The fastest route from Macroom to Bantry covers 54 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Bantry from Macroom?: Bantry lies roughly to the south-west of Macroom.
Which roads does the route from Macroom to Bantry follow?: The drive from Macroom to Bantry mainly follows R585.
Which towns do you pass between Macroom and Bantry?: Towns on the route from Macroom to Bantry include Carriganima, Ballingurteen, Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh), Carran, Ballylickey.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Macroom and Bantry?: Along the route from Macroom to Bantry you can fill up at Applegreen, Top. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Macroom and Bantry?: Along the route from Macroom to Bantry you can stop for the night or service your van at Eagle Point Camping.
Where can I stop to rest between Macroom and Bantry?: On the route from Macroom to Bantry you can take a break at Public Toilets.
Are there charging stations between Macroom and Bantry?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Macroom to Bantry, including Millstreet Rd, Macroom (200 kW); The Quay, Bantry (75 kW); Macroom Council Car Park, Fairgreen, Macroom, Co Cork, Cork (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

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