How far is it from Salthill to Tarbert?

The distance between Salthill and Tarbert is 121 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Salthill to Tarbert?

The drive from Salthill to Tarbert takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Salthill to Tarbert?

The fastest route from Salthill to Tarbert covers 121 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

Which direction is Tarbert from Salthill?

Tarbert lies roughly to the south of Salthill.

Which roads does the route from Salthill to Tarbert follow?

The drive from Salthill to Tarbert mainly follows M18, N68.

Which towns do you pass between Salthill and Tarbert?

Towns on the route from Salthill to Tarbert include Galway, Ballinderreen, Ardrahan, Ennis, Kilrush.

Are there charging stations between Salthill and Tarbert?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Salthill to Tarbert, including R471 (360 kW); Sandy Rd, Galway (300 kW); Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 145.

Salthill Tarbert

Distance: 121 kmDrive time: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Salthill to Tarbert takes about 2 h 5 min via M18. The distance is 121 km. The straight-line distance is 80 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wellpark, Oranmore, Kilmacduagh, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Lahinch. Driving directions

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Driving directions54 · 121 km

1 Depart left onto Lower Salthill Road 18 m
2 Turn left onto Grattan Road 163 m
3 At end of road, turn left onto Seapoint Promenade 79 m
4 Continue straight onto Doctor Colohan Road 167 m
5 Continue straight onto Whitestrand Road 353 m
6 Turn right onto Father Griffin Road 628 m
7 Continue straight onto Wolfe Tone Bridge 235 m
8 Turn right onto New Dock Street 36 m
9 Turn left onto Merchants Road 342 m
10 Turn right onto Forthill Street 62 m
11 Turn right onto Queen Street 73 m
12 Turn slightly left onto Bóthar na Long 228 m
13 Continue slightly left onto Lough Atalia Road 2 km

14 Turn right onto College Road 223 m
15 Continue straight onto Wellpark Road 836 m
16 Continue straight onto Monivea Road 831 m
17 Turn sharp left onto Ballybane Road 122 m
18 Turn right onto Bóthar Na dTreabh 3 km
19 Enter rotary slightly left 68 m
20 Exit rotary straight 4 km
21 Enter rotary slightly left 71 m
22 Exit rotary straight 837 m
23 Enter rotary straight 75 m
24 Exit rotary straight 2 km
25 Enter roundabout slightly left 36 m
26 Exit roundabout straight 8 km
27 Continue straight 4 km
28 Enter roundabout slightly left 42 m
29 Exit roundabout straight 413 m
30 Enter roundabout straight 58 m
31 Exit roundabout straight 528 m
32 Merge slightly right 42 km
33 Take exit slightly left 327 m
34 Enter rotary slightly left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 103 m
35 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 131 m
36 Enter rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 36 m
37 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
38 Enter rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 33 m
39 Exit rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
40 Enter rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 95 m
41 Exit rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
42 Enter rotary left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 58 m
43 Exit rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 292 m
44 Enter rotary slightly left 9 m
45 Exit rotary slightly left 35 km
46 Turn left 6 km
47 Turn left 2 km
48 Turn right 196 m
49 Continue slightly left 113 m
50 Turn straight 67 m
51 Continue straight onto Tarbert-Killimer 4 km
52 Continue straight 3 km
53 Continue left 160 m
54 Arrive left

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The return trip from Tarbert to Salthill covers roughly the same distance, 121 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

145 chargers

R471R471, Co. Clare360 kW
Sandy Rd, GalwaySandy Rd, Galway, Co. Galway300 kW
Raheen Woods Hotel, AthenryRaheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co. Galway250 kW
Castlepark Rd, BallybaneCastlepark Rd, Ballybane, Co. Galway200 kW
Headford Rd, GalwayHeadford Rd, Galway, Co. Galway200 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

Tarbert Ferry Port
Ferry Terminals
Killimer Ferry Port
Ferry Terminals
Corrib Princess
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Tarbert → Knockanore24 km · 30 min Tarbert → Castlemaine59 km · 55 min Tarbert → Moyvane9 km · 10 min Tarbert → Lisselton19 km · 25 min Tarbert → Foynes20 km · 20 min Tarbert → Ballybeggan44 km · 45 min

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

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How far is it from Salthill to Tarbert?: The distance between Salthill and Tarbert is 121 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Salthill to Tarbert?: The drive from Salthill to Tarbert takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Salthill to Tarbert?: The fastest route from Salthill to Tarbert covers 121 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Tarbert from Salthill?: Tarbert lies roughly to the south of Salthill.
Which roads does the route from Salthill to Tarbert follow?: The drive from Salthill to Tarbert mainly follows M18, N68.
Which towns do you pass between Salthill and Tarbert?: Towns on the route from Salthill to Tarbert include Galway, Ballinderreen, Ardrahan, Ennis, Kilrush.
Are there charging stations between Salthill and Tarbert?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Salthill to Tarbert, including R471 (360 kW); Sandy Rd, Galway (300 kW); Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 145.

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