How far is it from Newtownabbey to Antrim?

The distance between Newtownabbey and Antrim is 21 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Newtownabbey to Antrim?

The drive from Newtownabbey to Antrim takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Newtownabbey to Antrim?

The fastest route from Newtownabbey to Antrim covers 21 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Antrim from Newtownabbey?

Antrim lies roughly to the west of Newtownabbey.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Newtownabbey and Antrim?

Along the route from Newtownabbey to Antrim you can fill up at Tesco (24/7), Applegreen (24/7), Maxol. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Newtownabbey and Antrim?

Along the route from Newtownabbey to Antrim you can stop for the night or service your van at Six Mile Water Caravan Park.

Where can I stop to rest between Newtownabbey and Antrim?

On the route from Newtownabbey to Antrim you can take a break at Applegreen.

Newtownabbey Antrim

Distance: 21 kmDrive time: 20 min

Driving from Newtownabbey to Antrim takes about 20 min via M2. The distance is 21 km. The straight-line distance is 19 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 21 km

1 Depart onto O'Neill Road 679 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto Antrim Road 3 km
3 Enter rotary slightly left 276 m
4 Exit rotary straight 711 m
5 Merge slightly right 12 km
6 Take exit slightly left 615 m
7 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Greystone Road 29 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Greystone Road 3 km

9 Enter rotary left onto Greystone Road 155 m
10 Exit rotary slightly left onto Greystone Road 2 km
11 Turn left onto Fountain Hill 169 m
12 Enter roundabout left onto Fountain Street 24 m
13 Exit roundabout straight onto Fountain Street 446 m
14 Continue straight onto Church Street 131 m
15 Turn slightly right onto Castle Way 239 m
16 Arrive onto Castle Way

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The return trip from Antrim to Newtownabbey covers roughly the same distance, 21 km.

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Antrim → Limavady72 km · 1 h 5 min Antrim → Banbridge58 km · 50 min Antrim → Armagh69 km · 1 h Antrim → Omagh88 km · 1 h 15 min Antrim → Comber45 km · 40 min Antrim → Dundonald36 km · 35 min

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How far is it from Newtownabbey to Antrim?: The distance between Newtownabbey and Antrim is 21 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newtownabbey to Antrim?: The drive from Newtownabbey to Antrim takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Newtownabbey to Antrim?: The fastest route from Newtownabbey to Antrim covers 21 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Antrim from Newtownabbey?: Antrim lies roughly to the west of Newtownabbey.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Newtownabbey and Antrim?: Along the route from Newtownabbey to Antrim you can fill up at Tesco (24/7), Applegreen (24/7), Maxol. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Newtownabbey and Antrim?: Along the route from Newtownabbey to Antrim you can stop for the night or service your van at Six Mile Water Caravan Park.
Where can I stop to rest between Newtownabbey and Antrim?: On the route from Newtownabbey to Antrim you can take a break at Applegreen.

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