How far is it from Wicklow to Athy?

The distance between Wicklow and Athy is 83 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Wicklow to Athy?

The drive from Wicklow to Athy takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Wicklow to Athy?

The fastest route from Wicklow to Athy covers 83 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Athy from Wicklow?

Athy lies roughly to the west of Wicklow.

Which roads does the route from Wicklow to Athy follow?

The drive from Wicklow to Athy mainly follows R756.

Which towns do you pass between Wicklow and Athy?

Towns on the route from Wicklow to Athy include Greystones, Ballinaclash, Ballyknockan, Naas, Calverstown.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Wicklow and Athy?

Along the route from Wicklow to Athy you can fill up at Maxol Service Station Whitegate, Inver, Daly's Service Station Hollywood. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Wicklow and Athy?

Along the route from Wicklow to Athy you can stop for the night or service your van at Knockrobin Glamping, Glendalough Glamping.

Where can I stop to rest between Wicklow and Athy?

On the route from Wicklow to Athy you can take a break at Coynes Cross Services.

Are there charging stations between Wicklow and Athy?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Wicklow to Athy, including Junction 19 (360 kW); Athgarvan Rd, Newbridge (200 kW); R445, Newbridge (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 92.

Wicklow Athy

Distance: 83 kmDrive time: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Wicklow to Athy takes about 1 h 30 min via R756. The distance is 83 km. The straight-line distance is 63 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Newcastle (Wicklow), Laragh (Wicklow), Calverstown. Driving directions

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Driving directions34 · 83 km

1 Depart onto Fitzwilliam Square 15 m
2 Continue straight onto Abbey Street 199 m
3 Continue straight onto Dublin Road 3 km
4 Continue right onto Main Street 861 m
5 Enter rotary left 39 m
6 Exit rotary slightly left 122 m
7 Enter rotary left 55 m
8 Exit rotary slightly left 2 km
9 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ashford Road 555 m
10 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Ashford Road 7 km
11 Turn left 3 km
12 At end of road, turn right 5 km
13 At end of road, turn left onto Roundwood Road 164 m

14 Continue straight onto Laragh Road 5 km
15 Turn slightly right 2 km
16 Turn right 24 km
17 At end of road, turn right 48 m
18 Turn left 8 km
19 Turn straight onto Kilcullen Street 184 m
20 Continue straight onto Market Square 126 m
21 Turn straight onto Main Street 100 m
22 Turn right onto Stephen Street 99 m
23 Continue straight onto Church Road 5 km
24 Turn right 185 m
25 Continue slightly left 4 km
26 Turn left 3 km
27 Turn right 3 km
28 Enter roundabout left 67 m
29 Exit roundabout slightly left 118 m
30 Enter roundabout slightly left 53 m
31 Exit roundabout left 9 km
32 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Dublin Road 49 m
33 Exit roundabout straight onto Dublin Road 2 km
34 Arrive left onto Leinster Street

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The return trip from Athy to Wicklow covers roughly the same distance, 83 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

92 chargers

Junction 19Junction 19, Co. Wicklow360 kW
Athgarvan Rd, NewbridgeAthgarvan Rd, Newbridge, Co. Kildare200 kW
R445, NewbridgeR445, Newbridge, Co. Kildare200 kW
Rathnew/Ashford Bypass, AshfordRathnew/Ashford Bypass, Ashford, A67 XV22180 kW
Moorefield Rd, NewbridgeMoorefield Rd, Newbridge, Co. Kildare160 kW

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Top attractions along the route

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Athy → Dublin77 km · 1 h 5 min Athy → Tullamore58 km · 1 h Athy → Newbridge35 km · 30 min Athy → Edenderry45 km · 55 min Athy → Arklow76 km · 1 h 20 min Athy → Port Laoise25 km · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

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How far is it from Wicklow to Athy?: The distance between Wicklow and Athy is 83 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Wicklow to Athy?: The drive from Wicklow to Athy takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Wicklow to Athy?: The fastest route from Wicklow to Athy covers 83 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Athy from Wicklow?: Athy lies roughly to the west of Wicklow.
Which roads does the route from Wicklow to Athy follow?: The drive from Wicklow to Athy mainly follows R756.
Which towns do you pass between Wicklow and Athy?: Towns on the route from Wicklow to Athy include Greystones, Ballinaclash, Ballyknockan, Naas, Calverstown.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Wicklow and Athy?: Along the route from Wicklow to Athy you can fill up at Maxol Service Station Whitegate, Inver, Daly's Service Station Hollywood. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Wicklow and Athy?: Along the route from Wicklow to Athy you can stop for the night or service your van at Knockrobin Glamping, Glendalough Glamping.
Where can I stop to rest between Wicklow and Athy?: On the route from Wicklow to Athy you can take a break at Coynes Cross Services.
Are there charging stations between Wicklow and Athy?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Wicklow to Athy, including Junction 19 (360 kW); Athgarvan Rd, Newbridge (200 kW); R445, Newbridge (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 92.

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