How far is it from Annahilt to Headwood?

The distance between Annahilt and Headwood is 33 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Annahilt to Headwood?

The drive from Annahilt to Headwood takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Annahilt to Headwood?

The fastest route from Annahilt to Headwood covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Headwood from Annahilt?

Headwood lies roughly to the north of Annahilt.

Which towns do you pass between Annahilt and Headwood?

Towns on the route from Annahilt to Headwood include Lisburn, Belfast, Newtownabbey.

Are there charging stations between Annahilt and Headwood?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Annahilt to Headwood, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 178.

Annahilt Headwood

Distance: 33 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Annahilt to Headwood takes about 45 min via A8. The distance is 33 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Carr, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Drumbeg, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Greencastle, Belfast, Newtownabbey, Straid, Antrim and Newtownabbey. Driving directions

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Driving directions34 · 33 mi

1 Depart left onto Riverdale 1 mi
2 Continue slightly left onto Riverdale 27 yd
3 Turn right onto Magheraconluce Road 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Ballynahinch Road 36 yd
5 Turn left onto Glebe Road 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto Upper Ballynahinch Road 2 mi
7 Turn right onto Comber Road 172 yd
8 Turn slightly left onto Gardeners Road 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Lisnastrean Road 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Saintfield Road 2 mi
11 Enter roundabout left 1 mi
12 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
13 Merge slightly right 7 mi

14 Continue straight onto Westlink 2 mi
15 Keep slightly left onto Westlink 135 yd
16 Take exit straight 73 yd
17 Continue straight 3 mi
18 Keep slightly left 4 mi
19 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
20 Keep slightly right 45 yd
21 Enter rotary left 1 mi
22 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
23 Enter rotary straight 66 yd
24 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
25 Enter roundabout slightly left 89 yd
26 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
27 Enter rotary slightly left 76 yd
28 Exit rotary slightly left 7 mi
29 Take exit slightly left 107 yd
30 Continue straight onto Moss Road 1 mi
31 At end of road, turn right onto Lower Ballyboley Road 1 mi
32 Turn left 1 mi
33 Turn straight 150 yd
34 Arrive right

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The return trip from Headwood to Annahilt covers roughly the same distance, 33 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

178 chargers

Kennedy Centre, BelfastKennedy Centre, Belfast350 kW
90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast, BT3 9DJ320 kW
Sprucefield Shopping Centre, LisburnSprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn, BT27 5RA250 kW
Circular Rd, LarneCircular Rd, Larne200 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular destinations close by

Headwood → Ballygally8 mi · 15 min Headwood → Ballynure5 mi · 10 min Headwood → Ballyeaston6 mi · 10 min Headwood → Saul, Newry Mourne and Down41 mi · 1 h Headwood → Straid, Antrim and Newtownabbey6 mi · 15 min Headwood → Carncastle7 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Annahilt to Headwood?: The distance between Annahilt and Headwood is 33 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Annahilt to Headwood?: The drive from Annahilt to Headwood takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Annahilt to Headwood?: The fastest route from Annahilt to Headwood covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Headwood from Annahilt?: Headwood lies roughly to the north of Annahilt.
Which towns do you pass between Annahilt and Headwood?: Towns on the route from Annahilt to Headwood include Lisburn, Belfast, Newtownabbey.
Are there charging stations between Annahilt and Headwood?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Annahilt to Headwood, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 178.

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