How far is it from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords?

The distance between Oldtown (Dublin) and Swords is 11 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords?

The drive from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords?

The fastest route from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords covers 11 km with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Swords from Oldtown (Dublin)?

Swords lies roughly to the north of Oldtown (Dublin).

Are there charging stations between Oldtown (Dublin) and Swords?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW); Hartstown Rd, Hartstown (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 472.

Oldtown (Dublin) Swords

Distance: 11 kmDrive time: 15 min

Driving from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords takes about 15 min via M1. The distance is 11 km. The straight-line distance is 8 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 11 km

1 Depart right onto Greencastle Crescent 209 m
2 At end of road, turn left onto Greencastle Drive 77 m
3 Turn right onto Greencastle Road 306 m
4 Turn right onto Glin Road 548 m
5 Turn left onto Clonshaugh Avenue 720 m
6 At end of road, turn right onto Clonshaugh Road 890 m
7 Turn left 184 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 44 m
9 Exit roundabout slightly left 773 m
10 Take ramp straight 434 m
11 Merge slightly right onto Airport Motorway 901 m
12 Keep slightly right onto Cloghran Lissenhall Motorway 3 km
13 Take exit slightly left 366 m

14 Enter rotary left onto Drinan Link Road 22 m
15 Exit rotary straight onto Drinan Link Road 453 m
16 Enter rotary left onto Drinan Link Road 37 m
17 Exit rotary slightly left onto Drinan Link Road 536 m
18 Enter rotary slightly left onto Pinnockhill 40 m
19 Exit rotary straight onto Pinnockhill 406 m
20 Enter rotary straight onto Dublin Road 65 m
21 Exit rotary straight onto Dublin Road 402 m
22 Continue straight onto Milton Terrace 131 m
23 Continue straight onto Main Street 617 m
24 Arrive right onto North Street

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The return trip from Swords to Oldtown (Dublin) covers roughly the same distance, 11 km.

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Charging points along the way

472 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Clonshaugh Rd, ClonshaughClonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17400 kW
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW
Naas RdNaas Rd, Dublin 22400 kW
Promenade RoadPromenade Road, Dublin 3400 kW

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Swords → Portmarnock10 km · 15 min Swords → Lusk9 km · 15 min Swords → Athgarvan67 km · 55 min Swords → Sandymount18 km · 25 min Swords → Stillorgan24 km · 30 min Swords → Firhouse33 km · 30 min

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How far is it from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords?: The distance between Oldtown (Dublin) and Swords is 11 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords?: The drive from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords?: The fastest route from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords covers 11 km with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Swords from Oldtown (Dublin)?: Swords lies roughly to the north of Oldtown (Dublin).
Are there charging stations between Oldtown (Dublin) and Swords?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Oldtown (Dublin) to Swords, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW); Hartstown Rd, Hartstown (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 472.

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