How far is it from Port Laoise to Athy?

The distance between Port Laoise and Athy is 24 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Port Laoise to Athy?

The drive from Port Laoise to Athy takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Port Laoise to Athy?

The fastest route from Port Laoise to Athy covers 24 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Athy from Port Laoise?

Athy lies roughly to the east of Port Laoise.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Port Laoise and Athy?

Along the route from Port Laoise to Athy you can fill up at Applegreen Portlaoise (24/7), Top, Applegreen. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Are there charging stations between Port Laoise and Athy?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Port Laoise to Athy, including Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Junction 14, M7, Monasterevin (200 kW); Abbeyleix Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

Port Laoise Athy

Distance: 24 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Port Laoise to Athy takes about 30 min via R428. The distance is 24 km. The straight-line distance is 22 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 24 km

1 Depart onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 10 m
2 At roundabout, take exit straight onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 211 m
3 Turn right onto Stradbally Road 2 km
4 Enter roundabout straight onto Stradbally Road 8 m
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Stradbally Road 233 m
6 Enter roundabout straight onto Stradbally Road 23 m
7 Exit roundabout left onto Stradbally Road 938 m
8 Enter roundabout left 67 m

9 Exit roundabout left 9 km
10 Turn left 13 km
11 At end of road, turn left onto Duke Street 398 m
12 Arrive right onto Leinster Street

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The return trip from Athy to Port Laoise covers roughly the same distance, 24 km.

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Charging points along the way

39 chargers

Exit 17, M7, PortlaoiseExit 17, M7, Portlaoise, Co. Laois200 kW
Junction 14, M7, MonasterevinJunction 14, M7, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare200 kW
Abbeyleix RoadAbbeyleix Road, Co. Laois180 kW
Southern Circular Rd, PortlaoiseSouthern Circular Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois160 kW
Railway St, PortlaoiseRailway St, Portlaoise, Co. Laois75 kW

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Athy → Dublin77 km · 1 h 5 min Athy → Tullamore58 km · 1 h Athy → Newbridge35 km · 30 min Athy → Edenderry45 km · 55 min Athy → Wicklow83 km · 1 h 30 min Athy → Arklow76 km · 1 h 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Port Laoise to Athy?: The distance between Port Laoise and Athy is 24 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Port Laoise to Athy?: The drive from Port Laoise to Athy takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Port Laoise to Athy?: The fastest route from Port Laoise to Athy covers 24 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Athy from Port Laoise?: Athy lies roughly to the east of Port Laoise.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Port Laoise and Athy?: Along the route from Port Laoise to Athy you can fill up at Applegreen Portlaoise (24/7), Top, Applegreen. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Port Laoise and Athy?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Port Laoise to Athy, including Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Junction 14, M7, Monasterevin (200 kW); Abbeyleix Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

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