How far is it from Arklow to Athy?

The distance between Arklow and Athy is 48 mi by road.

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

The drive from Arklow to Athy takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

The fastest route from Arklow to Athy covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Athy lies roughly to the west of Arklow.

The drive from Arklow to Athy mainly follows R747.

Towns on the route from Arklow to Athy include Ballinaclash, Aughrim (Wicklow), Knockananna, Baltinglass, Calverstown.

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Arklow to Athy takes about 1 h 20 min via R747. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Woodenbridge, Tinahely, Clonmore (Carlow), Rathvilly, Tinryland. Driving directions

Driving directions25 · 48 mi

The return trip from Athy to Arklow covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

How far is it from Arklow to Athy?: The distance between Arklow and Athy is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arklow to Athy?: The drive from Arklow to Athy takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Arklow to Athy?: The fastest route from Arklow to Athy covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Athy from Arklow?: Athy lies roughly to the west of Arklow.
Which roads does the route from Arklow to Athy follow?: The drive from Arklow to Athy mainly follows R747.
Which towns do you pass between Arklow and Athy?: Towns on the route from Arklow to Athy include Ballinaclash, Aughrim (Wicklow), Knockananna, Baltinglass, Calverstown.