How far is it from Monaghan to Dundalk?

The distance between Monaghan and Dundalk is 53 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Monaghan to Dundalk?

The drive from Monaghan to Dundalk takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Monaghan to Dundalk?

The fastest route from Monaghan to Dundalk covers 53 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Dundalk from Monaghan?

Dundalk lies roughly to the south-east of Monaghan.

Which towns do you pass between Monaghan and Dundalk?

Towns on the route from Monaghan to Dundalk include Castleshane (Monaghan), Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Inniskeen, Jonesborough.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Monaghan and Dundalk?

Along the route from Monaghan to Dundalk you can fill up at Applegreen, Castleblayney Service Station, Esso. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Are there charging stations between Monaghan and Dundalk?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Monaghan to Dundalk, including Commins, Dromiskin (180 kW); Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk (180 kW); M1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 49.

Monaghan Dundalk

Distance: 53 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Monaghan to Dundalk takes about 50 min via N2. The distance is 53 km. The straight-line distance is 46 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Castleshane (Monaghan), Tassan, Castleblayney, Cullaville, Dundalk. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 53 km

1 Depart onto Dawson Street 8 m
2 Turn slightly right onto Church Square 184 m
3 Continue slightly right onto Dublin Street 293 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Dublin Road 23 m
5 Exit roundabout left onto Dublin Road 2 km
6 Enter rotary left onto Dublin Road 70 m
7 Exit rotary left onto Dublin Road 10 km
8 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Castleblayney to Clontibret Road 39 m
9 Exit roundabout straight onto Castleblayney to Clontibret Road 8 km
10 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Castleblayney to Clontibret Road 39 m
11 Exit roundabout left onto Castleblayney to Clontibret Road 6 km
12 Enter roundabout slightly left 19 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly left 845 m

14 Turn right onto Dundalk Road 7 km
15 Continue straight onto Concession Road 6 km
16 Continue straight 11 km
17 At roundabout, take exit straight 160 m
18 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Castletown Road 23 m
19 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Castletown Road 3 km
20 Turn right 246 m
21 Continue straight 357 m
22 Continue straight onto Park Drive 269 m
23 Continue straight onto Park Villas 182 m
24 At end of road, turn left onto Market Square 81 m
25 Turn right onto The Long Walk 97 m
26 Turn left 43 m
27 Turn right 40 m
28 Turn right onto Park Street 161 m
29 Arrive onto Park Street

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The return trip from Dundalk to Monaghan covers roughly the same distance, 53 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

49 chargers

Commins, DromiskinCommins, Dromiskin, County Louth180 kW
Dundalk Retail Park, DundalkDundalk Retail Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth180 kW
M1 (Northbound), CastlebellinghamM1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham, County Louth180 kW
R132R132, Co.Louth180 kW
Applegreen MSA M1, WhiterathApplegreen MSA M1, Whiterath150 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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Dundalk → Trim71 km · 1 h Dundalk → Navan56 km · 50 min Dundalk → Belfast83 km · 1 h 5 min Dundalk → Armagh52 km · 45 min Dundalk → Carrickmacross23 km · 25 min Dundalk → Castleblayney28 km · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Monaghan to Dundalk?: The distance between Monaghan and Dundalk is 53 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Monaghan to Dundalk?: The drive from Monaghan to Dundalk takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Monaghan to Dundalk?: The fastest route from Monaghan to Dundalk covers 53 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Dundalk from Monaghan?: Dundalk lies roughly to the south-east of Monaghan.
Which towns do you pass between Monaghan and Dundalk?: Towns on the route from Monaghan to Dundalk include Castleshane (Monaghan), Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Inniskeen, Jonesborough.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Monaghan and Dundalk?: Along the route from Monaghan to Dundalk you can fill up at Applegreen, Castleblayney Service Station, Esso. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Monaghan and Dundalk?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Monaghan to Dundalk, including Commins, Dromiskin (180 kW); Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk (180 kW); M1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 49.

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