How far is it from Rathgar to Straffan?

The distance between Rathgar and Straffan is 34 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rathgar to Straffan?

The drive from Rathgar to Straffan takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Rathgar to Straffan?

The fastest route from Rathgar to Straffan covers 34 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Straffan from Rathgar?

Straffan lies roughly to the west of Rathgar.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Rathgar and Straffan?

Along the route from Rathgar to Straffan you can fill up at Circle K Grosvenor (24/7), Circle K Roundtower (24/7), Maxol. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Are there charging stations between Rathgar and Straffan?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rathgar to Straffan, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 617.

Rathgar Straffan

Distance: 34 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Rathgar to Straffan takes about 35 min via M50. The distance is 34 km. The straight-line distance is 23 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 34 km

1 Depart right onto Orwell Road 9 m
2 Turn left onto Terenure Road East 724 m
3 Keep slightly left onto Templeogue Road 3 km
4 Enter rotary left onto Tallaght Road 55 m
5 Exit rotary slightly left onto Tallaght Road 712 m
6 Turn straight onto Tallaght Interchange 204 m
7 Keep slightly right onto Tallaght Interchange 136 m
8 Take ramp slightly left 233 m
9 Keep slightly right 238 m
10 Merge slightly right onto Western Parkway Motorway 8 km
11 Take exit slightly left 504 m
12 Keep slightly left 327 m
13 Merge slightly right onto Lucan Road 3 km

14 Continue straight onto Lucan Bypass 4 km
15 Continue straight 8 km
16 Take exit slightly left 561 m
17 Enter rotary left 47 m
18 Exit rotary straight 5 km
19 Enter rotary slightly left 49 m
20 Exit rotary slightly left 2 km
21 Arrive onto Station Road

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The return trip from Straffan to Rathgar covers roughly the same distance, 34 km.

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Charging points along the way

617 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Citywest Rd, CitywestCitywest Rd, Citywest, Dublin 24400 kW
Clonshaugh Rd, ClonshaughClonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17400 kW
Enniskerry Rd, KilternanEnniskerry Rd, Kilternan, Co. Dublin400 kW
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW

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Straffan → Kilcock17 km · 20 min Straffan → Kilshanchoe30 km · 30 min Straffan → Prosperous13 km · 15 min Straffan → Clane8 km · 10 min Straffan → Rathcoffey8 km · 15 min Straffan → Kilteel17 km · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Rathgar to Straffan?: The distance between Rathgar and Straffan is 34 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rathgar to Straffan?: The drive from Rathgar to Straffan takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Rathgar to Straffan?: The fastest route from Rathgar to Straffan covers 34 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Straffan from Rathgar?: Straffan lies roughly to the west of Rathgar.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Rathgar and Straffan?: Along the route from Rathgar to Straffan you can fill up at Circle K Grosvenor (24/7), Circle K Roundtower (24/7), Maxol. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Rathgar and Straffan?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rathgar to Straffan, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 617.

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