How far is it from Newry to Cookstown?

The distance between Newry and Cookstown is 54 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Newry to Cookstown?

The drive from Newry to Cookstown takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Newry to Cookstown?

The fastest route from Newry to Cookstown covers 54 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Cookstown from Newry?

Cookstown lies roughly to the south-west of Newry.

Which towns do you pass between Newry and Cookstown?

Towns on the route from Newry to Cookstown include Camlough, Warrenpoint, Dundalk, Blackrock (Dundalk), Ardee.

Where can I camp between Newry and Cookstown?

Along the route from Newry to Cookstown you can stop for the night or service your van at Slieve Gullion Getaways.

Are there charging stations between Newry and Cookstown?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Newry to Cookstown, including Commins, Dromiskin (180 kW); Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk (180 kW); M1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 44.

Newry Cookstown

Distance: 54 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Newry to Cookstown takes about 40 min via M1. The distance is 54 km. The straight-line distance is 36 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Camlough, Jonesborough, Dundalk, Dromiskin, Inniskeen. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 54 km

1 Depart onto Monaghan Street 273 m
2 Turn left onto Patrick Street 316 m
3 Turn right onto Dorans Hill 2 km
4 Take ramp right 234 m
5 Merge slightly right onto Newry Bypass 3 km
6 Continue straight onto Dublin Road 5 km
7 Continue straight onto Newry Dundalk Link Road 9 km
8 Continue straight onto Dundalk Western Bypass 12 km
9 Continue straight onto Dunleer Dundalk Motorway 12 km
10 Take exit slightly left 661 m
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Ardee Link Road 269 m
12 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ardee Link Road 7 km
13 Enter roundabout left onto Ardee Link Road 47 m

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ardee Link Road 833 m
15 Enter rotary left onto Ardee Link Road 70 m
16 Exit rotary left onto Ardee Link Road 189 m
17 Enter roundabout left 82 m
18 Exit roundabout left 4 km
19 Arrive

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The return trip from Cookstown to Newry covers roughly the same distance, 54 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

44 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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Popular destinations close by

Cookstown → Banbridge74 km · 55 min Cookstown → Cavan67 km · 1 h 10 min Cookstown → Monaghan53 km · 45 min Cookstown → Portadown86 km · 1 h 5 min Cookstown → Armagh60 km · 55 min Cookstown → Downpatrick100 km · 1 h 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

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How far is it from Newry to Cookstown?: The distance between Newry and Cookstown is 54 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newry to Cookstown?: The drive from Newry to Cookstown takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Newry to Cookstown?: The fastest route from Newry to Cookstown covers 54 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Cookstown from Newry?: Cookstown lies roughly to the south-west of Newry.
Which towns do you pass between Newry and Cookstown?: Towns on the route from Newry to Cookstown include Camlough, Warrenpoint, Dundalk, Blackrock (Dundalk), Ardee.
Where can I camp between Newry and Cookstown?: Along the route from Newry to Cookstown you can stop for the night or service your van at Slieve Gullion Getaways.
Are there charging stations between Newry and Cookstown?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Newry to Cookstown, including Commins, Dromiskin (180 kW); Dundalk Retail Park, Dundalk (180 kW); M1 (Northbound), Castlebellingham (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 44.

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