How far is it from Sligo to Castlebar?

The distance between Sligo and Castlebar is 87 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sligo to Castlebar?

The drive from Sligo to Castlebar takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Sligo to Castlebar?

The fastest route from Sligo to Castlebar covers 87 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Castlebar from Sligo?

Castlebar lies roughly to the south-west of Sligo.

Which roads does the route from Sligo to Castlebar follow?

The drive from Sligo to Castlebar mainly follows N5.

Which towns do you pass between Sligo and Castlebar?

Towns on the route from Sligo to Castlebar include Ballysadare, Ballymote, Tubbercurry, Bohola, Pontoon.

Are there charging stations between Sligo and Castlebar?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sligo to Castlebar, including N15 (250 kW); Ballyhaunis Rd, Charlestown (200 kW); N26, Swinford (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 61.

Sligo Castlebar

Distance: 87 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Sligo to Castlebar takes about 1 h 20 min via N17. The distance is 87 km. The straight-line distance is 71 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sligo, Ballymote, Tubbercurry, Kilkelly, Attymass. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 87 km

1 Depart onto Lower Knox Street 40 m
2 Turn left onto Fish Quay 222 m
3 Turn left onto Quay Street 158 m
4 Turn right onto Wine Street 321 m
5 Turn left onto Joe Banks Road 216 m
6 Continue straight onto Ray MacSharry Road 425 m
7 Enter rotary straight onto Collooney to Sligo Dual Carriageway 35 m
8 Exit rotary straight onto Collooney to Sligo Dual Carriageway 10 km
9 Enter rotary slightly left onto Collooney to Sligo Dual Carriageway 48 m
10 Exit rotary straight onto Collooney to Sligo Dual Carriageway 592 m
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Collooney Bypass 93 m
12 Exit rotary left onto Collooney Bypass 23 km
13 Continue straight onto Church Street 112 m

14 Turn left onto Humbert Street 243 m
15 Continue straight onto Teeling Street 465 m
16 Continue straight onto Charlestown Road 12 km
17 Turn slightly left onto Market Square 63 m
18 Continue left onto Market Square 40 m
19 Turn right onto Ballyhaunis Road 952 m
20 Enter rotary straight 27 m
21 Exit rotary slightly left 500 m
22 Enter rotary slightly left 2 m
23 Exit rotary slightly left 693 m
24 Merge slightly right onto Charlestown Bypass 9 km
25 Continue straight onto Swinford Bypass 26 km
26 Enter rotary straight onto Dublin Road 74 m
27 Exit rotary slightly left onto Dublin Road 3 km
28 Enter roundabout slightly left 57 m
29 Exit roundabout left 293 m
30 At roundabout, take exit straight 345 m
31 Turn right 30 m
32 Arrive onto Charles Street Lower

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The return trip from Castlebar to Sligo covers roughly the same distance, 87 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

61 chargers

N15N15, Co. Sligo250 kW
Ballyhaunis Rd, CharlestownBallyhaunis Rd, Charlestown, Co. Mayo200 kW
N26, SwinfordN26, Swinford, Co. Mayo200 kW
N4, CollooneyN4, Collooney, Co. Sligo200 kW
N17, TubbercurryN17, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo160 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Castlebar → Tuam55 km · 55 min Castlebar → Ballina39 km · 40 min Castlebar → Boyle80 km · 1 h 10 min Castlebar → Dromore97 km · 1 h 25 min Castlebar → Galway77 km · 1 h 15 min Castlebar → Mayo7 km · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

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How far is it from Sligo to Castlebar?: The distance between Sligo and Castlebar is 87 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sligo to Castlebar?: The drive from Sligo to Castlebar takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Sligo to Castlebar?: The fastest route from Sligo to Castlebar covers 87 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Castlebar from Sligo?: Castlebar lies roughly to the south-west of Sligo.
Which roads does the route from Sligo to Castlebar follow?: The drive from Sligo to Castlebar mainly follows N5.
Which towns do you pass between Sligo and Castlebar?: Towns on the route from Sligo to Castlebar include Ballysadare, Ballymote, Tubbercurry, Bohola, Pontoon.
Are there charging stations between Sligo and Castlebar?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sligo to Castlebar, including N15 (250 kW); Ballyhaunis Rd, Charlestown (200 kW); N26, Swinford (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 61.

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