How far is it from Monaghan to Maynooth?

The distance between Monaghan and Maynooth is 130 km by road.

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

The drive from Monaghan to Maynooth takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Monaghan to Maynooth?

The fastest route from Monaghan to Maynooth covers 130 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

Which direction is Maynooth from Monaghan?

Maynooth lies roughly to the south of Monaghan.

Which roads does the route from Monaghan to Maynooth follow?

The drive from Monaghan to Maynooth mainly follows N2.

Which towns do you pass between Monaghan and Maynooth?

Towns on the route from Monaghan to Maynooth include Castleblayney, Cookstown, Drogheda, Batterstown, Leixlip.

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

Along the route from Monaghan to Maynooth you can fill up at Applegreen, Texaco, Maxol. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Are there charging stations between Monaghan and Maynooth?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Monaghan to Maynooth, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Hartstown Rd, Hartstown (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 325.

Monaghan Maynooth

Distance: 130 kmDrive time: 1 h 55 min

Driving from Monaghan to Maynooth takes about 1 h 55 min via N2. The distance is 130 km. The straight-line distance is 100 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Castleshane (Monaghan), Dromiskin, An Uaimh, Ratoath, Blanchardstown. Driving directions

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Driving directions61 · 130 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 onto Carrickmacross Road 67 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Carrickmacross Road 32 km

14 Enter roundabout left onto Ardee Link Road 61 m
15 Exit roundabout left onto Ardee Link Road 189 m
16 Enter rotary left onto Ardee Link Road 59 m
17 Exit rotary left onto Ardee Link Road 834 m
18 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ardee Link Road 40 m
19 Exit roundabout straight onto Ardee Link Road 7 km
20 Enter rotary slightly left 242 m
21 Exit rotary slightly left 728 m
22 Merge slightly right onto Dunleer Dundalk Motorway 3 km
23 Continue straight onto Dunleer Bypass 7 km
24 Continue straight onto Drogheda Bypass 9 km
25 Take exit slightly left 477 m
26 Enter roundabout left 58 m
27 Exit roundabout straight 2 km
28 Enter roundabout left 104 m
29 Exit roundabout left 103 m
30 Enter roundabout left 27 m
31 Exit roundabout slightly left 15 km
32 At end of road, turn left 2 km
33 Turn right 2 km
34 Enter roundabout left 21 m
35 Exit roundabout left 6 km
36 Turn right onto Main Street 24 m
37 Turn left onto Fairyhouse Road 303 m
38 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Fairyhouse Road 7 m
39 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Fairyhouse Road 7 km
40 Enter roundabout left 38 m
41 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 km
42 Enter roundabout slightly left 111 m
43 Exit roundabout slightly left 104 m
44 Enter roundabout slightly left 257 m
45 Exit roundabout slightly left 319 m
46 Enter roundabout left onto Dunboyne Bypass 83 m
47 Exit roundabout left onto Dunboyne Bypass 2 km
48 Enter roundabout left onto Dunboyne Bypass 88 m
49 Exit roundabout left onto Dunboyne Bypass 2 km
50 Enter roundabout left 125 m
51 Exit roundabout left 4 km
52 Turn right onto Oldcarton Lane 2 km
53 At end of road, turn right onto Dunboyne Road 3 km
54 Enter roundabout slightly left 52 m
55 Exit roundabout slightly left 55 m
56 Continue straight 2 km
57 At end of road, turn right onto Main Street 287 m
58 Turn right onto Mill Street 207 m
59 Turn right 12 m
60 Turn right 49 m
61 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Maynooth to Monaghan covers roughly the same distance, 130 km.

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Charging points along the way

325 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Citywest Rd, CitywestCitywest Rd, Citywest, Dublin 24400 kW
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW
N2, AshbourneN2, Ashbourne, Co. Meath400 kW
Naas RdNaas Rd, Dublin 22400 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Maynooth → Leixlip8 km · 15 min Maynooth → Mulhussey7 km · 10 min Maynooth → Lucan13 km · 15 min Maynooth → Clonsilla16 km · 20 min Maynooth → Batterstown13 km · 20 min Maynooth → Newcastle14 km · 20 min

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How far is it from Monaghan to Maynooth?: The distance between Monaghan and Maynooth is 130 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Monaghan to Maynooth?: The drive from Monaghan to Maynooth takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Monaghan to Maynooth?: The fastest route from Monaghan to Maynooth covers 130 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.
Which direction is Maynooth from Monaghan?: Maynooth lies roughly to the south of Monaghan.
Which roads does the route from Monaghan to Maynooth follow?: The drive from Monaghan to Maynooth mainly follows N2.
Which towns do you pass between Monaghan and Maynooth?: Towns on the route from Monaghan to Maynooth include Castleblayney, Cookstown, Drogheda, Batterstown, Leixlip.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Monaghan and Maynooth?: Along the route from Monaghan to Maynooth you can fill up at Applegreen, Texaco, Maxol. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Monaghan and Maynooth?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Monaghan to Maynooth, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Hartstown Rd, Hartstown (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 325.

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