How far is it from Whitehead to Bangor?

The distance between Whitehead and Bangor is 45 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Whitehead to Bangor?

The drive from Whitehead to Bangor takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Whitehead to Bangor?

The fastest route from Whitehead to Bangor covers 45 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Bangor from Whitehead?

Bangor lies roughly to the south of Whitehead.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Whitehead and Bangor?

Along the route from Whitehead to Bangor you can fill up at BP (24/7), Go 24 Express (24/7), Solo Bangor (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Whitehead and Bangor?

Along the route from Whitehead to Bangor you can stop for the night or service your van at Jordanstown Loughshore Caravan Park, Lorne Estate.

Where can I stop to rest between Whitehead and Bangor?

On the route from Whitehead to Bangor you can take a break at Waterworks public toilets.

Whitehead Bangor

Distance: 45 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Whitehead to Bangor takes about 50 min via A2. The distance is 45 km. The straight-line distance is 11 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions36 · 45 km

1 Depart onto Balmoral Avenue 152 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto Cable Road 532 m
3 At end of road, turn right onto Larne Road 283 m
4 Turn left onto Rawbrae Road 3 km
5 At end of road, turn right onto Belfast Road 2 km
6 Continue straight onto Larne Road 4 km
7 Continue straight onto Green Street 173 m
8 Continue straight onto Marine Highway 982 m
9 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Belfast Road 30 m
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Belfast Road 3 km
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Shore Road 64 m
12 Exit rotary left onto Shore Road 2 km
13 Keep slightly left onto Shore Road 551 m

14 Keep slightly left onto Shore Road 845 m
15 Enter rotary straight onto Shore Road 8 m
16 Exit rotary straight onto Shore Road 3 km
17 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Shore Road 32 m
18 Exit roundabout straight onto Shore Road 746 m
19 Enter roundabout left 35 m
20 Exit roundabout slightly left 3 km
21 Merge slightly left 4 km
22 Continue straight 2 km
23 Merge slightly left onto Sydenham Bypass 4 km
24 Keep slightly left onto Sydenham Bypass 59 m
25 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 2 km
26 Continue straight onto Holywood Bypass 4 km
27 Merge slightly right onto Bangor Road 5 km
28 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 5 km
29 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 2 km
30 Continue straight onto Abbey Street 323 m
31 Enter roundabout straight onto Abbey Street 16 m
32 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Abbey Street 134 m
33 Enter roundabout left onto Main Street 22 m
34 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Main Street 446 m
35 Turn left onto Queen's Parade 26 m
36 Arrive onto Queen's Parade

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The return trip from Bangor to Whitehead covers roughly the same distance, 45 km.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 November 2026.

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How far is it from Whitehead to Bangor?: The distance between Whitehead and Bangor is 45 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Whitehead to Bangor?: The drive from Whitehead to Bangor takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Whitehead to Bangor?: The fastest route from Whitehead to Bangor covers 45 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Bangor from Whitehead?: Bangor lies roughly to the south of Whitehead.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Whitehead and Bangor?: Along the route from Whitehead to Bangor you can fill up at BP (24/7), Go 24 Express (24/7), Solo Bangor (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Whitehead and Bangor?: Along the route from Whitehead to Bangor you can stop for the night or service your van at Jordanstown Loughshore Caravan Park, Lorne Estate.
Where can I stop to rest between Whitehead and Bangor?: On the route from Whitehead to Bangor you can take a break at Waterworks public toilets.

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