How far is it from Newcastle to Bray?

The distance between Newcastle and Bray is 36 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Newcastle to Bray?

The drive from Newcastle to Bray takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Newcastle to Bray?

The fastest route from Newcastle to Bray covers 36 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Bray from Newcastle?

Bray lies roughly to the east of Newcastle.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Newcastle and Bray?

Along the route from Newcastle to Bray you can fill up at Applegreen Rathcoole (24/7), Circle K Newlands (24/7), Circle K Eglington N11 (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Newcastle and Bray?

Along the route from Newcastle to Bray you can stop for the night or service your van at Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping Park, Larch Hill International Scout & Guide Centre.

Where can I stop to rest between Newcastle and Bray?

On the route from Newcastle to Bray you can take a break at Underground car park toilet.

Are there charging stations between Newcastle and Bray?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Newcastle to Bray, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 629.

Newcastle Bray

Distance: 36 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Newcastle to Bray takes about 35 min via M50. The distance is 36 km. The straight-line distance is 28 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 36 km

1 Depart onto Main Street 69 m
2 Continue straight onto Lucan-Rathcoole Road 348 m
3 Enter roundabout straight onto Lucan-Rathcoole Road 12 m
4 Exit roundabout straight onto Lucan-Rathcoole Road 758 m
5 Enter roundabout slightly left onto College Lane 19 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto College Lane 515 m
7 Enter rotary slightly left onto College Lane 40 m
8 Exit rotary straight onto College Lane 464 m
9 Enter rotary straight onto College Lane 34 m
10 Exit rotary slightly left onto College Lane 711 m
11 Enter roundabout straight onto Naas Road 4 m
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Naas Road 638 m
13 Merge slightly right onto Naas Road 7 km

14 Take exit slightly left 323 m
15 Keep slightly right 832 m
16 Merge slightly right onto Western Parkway Motorway 4 km
17 Continue straight onto Southern Cross Route 10 km
18 Continue straight onto South Eastern Motorway 8 km
19 Merge slightly left onto Shankill-Bray Bypass 2 km
20 Take exit slightly left onto Shankill-Bray Bypass 796 m
21 Enter rotary left onto Dublin Road 90 m
22 Exit rotary slightly left onto Dublin Road 713 m
23 Continue straight onto Castle Street 529 m
24 Arrive onto Main Street

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The return trip from Bray to Newcastle covers roughly the same distance, 36 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

629 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Citywest Rd, CitywestCitywest Rd, Citywest, Dublin 24400 kW
Clonshaugh Rd, ClonshaughClonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17400 kW
Dublin Rd, BrayDublin Rd, Bray, Co. Dublin400 kW
Enniskerry Rd, KilternanEnniskerry Rd, Kilternan, Co. Dublin400 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

Bray → Arklow52 km · 40 min Bray → Dublin22 km · 30 min Bray → Trim70 km · 1 h Bray → Portlaoise100 km · 1 h 15 min Bray → Mullingar100 km · 1 h 15 min Bray → Athy90 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 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Newcastle to Bray?: The distance between Newcastle and Bray is 36 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newcastle to Bray?: The drive from Newcastle to Bray takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Newcastle to Bray?: The fastest route from Newcastle to Bray covers 36 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Bray from Newcastle?: Bray lies roughly to the east of Newcastle.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Newcastle and Bray?: Along the route from Newcastle to Bray you can fill up at Applegreen Rathcoole (24/7), Circle K Newlands (24/7), Circle K Eglington N11 (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Newcastle and Bray?: Along the route from Newcastle to Bray you can stop for the night or service your van at Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping Park, Larch Hill International Scout & Guide Centre.
Where can I stop to rest between Newcastle and Bray?: On the route from Newcastle to Bray you can take a break at Underground car park toilet.
Are there charging stations between Newcastle and Bray?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Newcastle to Bray, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 629.

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