How far is it from Port Laoise to Birr?

The distance between Port Laoise and Birr is 65 km by road.

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

The drive from Port Laoise to Birr takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Port Laoise to Birr?

The fastest route from Port Laoise to Birr covers 65 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Birr from Port Laoise?

Birr lies roughly to the west of Port Laoise.

Which roads does the route from Port Laoise to Birr follow?

The drive from Port Laoise to Birr mainly follows M7.

Which towns do you pass between Port Laoise and Birr?

Towns on the route from Port Laoise to Birr include Abbeyleix, Ballybrophy, Ballaghmore, Brosna (Offaly), Ballingarry (Tipperary).

Where can I camp between Port Laoise and Birr?

Along the route from Port Laoise to Birr you can stop for the night or service your van at Laois Caravan & Camping Park, Streamstown Caravan and Camping Park, Woodland Villas.

Where can I stop to rest between Port Laoise and Birr?

On the route from Port Laoise to Birr you can take a break at Jct 17 Midway Service Area.

Are there charging stations between Port Laoise and Birr?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Port Laoise to Birr, including Circle K, Barack Obama Plaza, Moneygall (200 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Abbeyleix Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 46.

Port Laoise Birr

Distance: 65 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Port Laoise to Birr takes about 55 min via M7. The distance is 65 km. The straight-line distance is 42 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Port Laoise, Shanahoe, Roscrea, Coolderry, Cree. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 65 km

1 Depart onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 213 m
2 Enter roundabout left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 21 m
3 Exit roundabout slightly left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 241 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly left 11 m
5 Exit roundabout left 523 m
6 Enter rotary left onto Abbeyleix Road 29 m
7 Exit rotary slightly left onto Abbeyleix Road 2 km
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 279 m
9 Exit roundabout straight 651 m
10 Merge slightly right onto Portlaoise Bypass 4 km
11 Continue straight onto Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway 15 km
12 Keep slightly right onto Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway 11 km
13 Take exit slightly left 694 m

14 Enter roundabout left 83 m
15 Exit roundabout slightly left 149 m
16 Enter roundabout left 37 m
17 Exit roundabout slightly left 916 m
18 Enter roundabout left 41 m
19 Exit roundabout straight 2 km
20 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Dublin Road 16 m
21 Exit roundabout left onto Dublin Road 10 km
22 Enter rotary slightly left onto Dublin Road 105 m
23 Exit rotary straight onto Dublin Road 2 km
24 Continue right 91 m
25 At roundabout, take exit straight 19 km
26 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Railway Road 713 m
27 Continue slightly left onto John’s Place 107 m
28 Turn right onto Emmet Square 51 m
29 Turn slightly right onto Emmet Street 350 m
30 Arrive onto Townsend Street

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The return trip from Birr to Port Laoise covers roughly the same distance, 65 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

46 chargers

Circle K, Barack Obama Plaza, MoneygallCircle K, Barack Obama Plaza, Moneygall, County Tipperary200 kW
Exit 17, M7, PortlaoiseExit 17, M7, Portlaoise, Co. Laois200 kW
Abbeyleix RoadAbbeyleix Road, Co. Laois180 kW
Southern Circular Rd, PortlaoiseSouthern Circular Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois160 kW
R433, BallacollaR433, Ballacolla, County Laois150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Birr → Athlone43 km · 40 min Birr → Galway95 km · 1 h 25 min Birr → Ballinasloe51 km · 55 min Birr → Nenagh38 km · 40 min Birr → Mullingar78 km · 1 h 5 min Birr → Tullamore37 km · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Port Laoise to Birr?: The distance between Port Laoise and Birr is 65 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Port Laoise to Birr?: The drive from Port Laoise to Birr takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Port Laoise to Birr?: The fastest route from Port Laoise to Birr covers 65 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Birr from Port Laoise?: Birr lies roughly to the west of Port Laoise.
Which roads does the route from Port Laoise to Birr follow?: The drive from Port Laoise to Birr mainly follows M7.
Which towns do you pass between Port Laoise and Birr?: Towns on the route from Port Laoise to Birr include Abbeyleix, Ballybrophy, Ballaghmore, Brosna (Offaly), Ballingarry (Tipperary).
Where can I camp between Port Laoise and Birr?: Along the route from Port Laoise to Birr you can stop for the night or service your van at Laois Caravan & Camping Park, Streamstown Caravan and Camping Park, Woodland Villas.
Where can I stop to rest between Port Laoise and Birr?: On the route from Port Laoise to Birr you can take a break at Jct 17 Midway Service Area.
Are there charging stations between Port Laoise and Birr?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Port Laoise to Birr, including Circle K, Barack Obama Plaza, Moneygall (200 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Abbeyleix Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 46.

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