How far is it from Athlone to Ballyconnell?

The distance between Athlone and Ballyconnell is 68 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Athlone to Ballyconnell?

The drive from Athlone to Ballyconnell takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Athlone to Ballyconnell?

The fastest route from Athlone to Ballyconnell covers 68 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Ballyconnell from Athlone?

Ballyconnell lies roughly to the north of Athlone.

Which roads does the route from Athlone to Ballyconnell follow?

The drive from Athlone to Ballyconnell mainly follows N55.

Which towns do you pass between Athlone and Ballyconnell?

Towns on the route from Athlone to Ballyconnell include Ballykeeran, Maghera, Granard, Cavan, Belturbet.

Are there charging stations between Athlone and Ballyconnell?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Athlone to Ballyconnell, including 221 Lisnaskea Road (24 kW); Gortahurk Road (22 kW); Main Street, Derrylin (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

Athlone Ballyconnell

Distance: 68 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Athlone to Ballyconnell takes about 1 h 40 min via N55. The distance is 68 mi. The straight-line distance is 51 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tubberclare, Drumlish, Mullingar, Butlersbridge, Bessbrook. Driving directions

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Driving directions40 · 68 mi

1 Depart onto Dublin Gate Street 22 yd
2 Continue straight onto Church Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Northgate Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Coosan Point Road 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Arcadia 43 yd
6 Exit roundabout left onto Arcadia 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout left onto Ballymahon Road 36 yd
8 Exit roundabout left onto Ballymahon Road 2 mi
9 Enter rotary slightly left onto Ballymahon Road 39 yd
10 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ballymahon Road 12 mi
11 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
12 Turn right 12 mi
13 Enter rotary left onto Ballymahon Road 89 yd

14 Exit rotary left onto Ballymahon Road 1 mi
15 Continue right onto Pound Street 175 yd
16 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
17 Turn left 8 mi
18 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Barrack Street 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Cavan Road 3 mi
21 Continue straight onto Athlone Road 10 mi
22 Enter roundabout left onto Athlone Road 10 yd
23 Exit roundabout left onto Athlone Road 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
25 At end of road, turn left onto Dublin Road 27 yd
26 Turn right onto Cavan Road 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Ballinagh Road 3 mi
28 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Cavan Bypass 80 yd
29 Exit roundabout left onto Cavan Bypass 2 mi
30 Enter rotary left onto Cavan Bypass 48 yd
31 Exit rotary slightly left onto Cavan Bypass 6 mi
32 Continue straight onto Belturbet Bypass 5 mi
33 Enter rotary left onto Ballyconnell Road 8 yd
34 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ballyconnell Road 4 mi
35 Continue straight onto Belturbet Road 3 mi
36 Enter rotary slightly left onto Belturbet Road 20 yd
37 Exit rotary straight onto Belturbet Road 1 mi
38 Continue straight onto Bridge Street 1 mi
39 Turn right onto Main Street 72 yd
40 Arrive onto Main Street

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The return trip from Ballyconnell to Athlone covers roughly the same distance, 68 mi.

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Charging points along the way

3 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 67 mi

221 Lisnaskea Road221 Lisnaskea Road, BT92 0JZ24 kW
Gortahurk RoadGortahurk Road, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, BT92 9DD22 kW
Main Street, DerrylinMain Street, Derrylin, BT92 9LB22 kW

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Ballyconnell → Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport (ENK)23 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

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How far is it from Athlone to Ballyconnell?: The distance between Athlone and Ballyconnell is 68 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athlone to Ballyconnell?: The drive from Athlone to Ballyconnell takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Athlone to Ballyconnell?: The fastest route from Athlone to Ballyconnell covers 68 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Ballyconnell from Athlone?: Ballyconnell lies roughly to the north of Athlone.
Which roads does the route from Athlone to Ballyconnell follow?: The drive from Athlone to Ballyconnell mainly follows N55.
Which towns do you pass between Athlone and Ballyconnell?: Towns on the route from Athlone to Ballyconnell include Ballykeeran, Maghera, Granard, Cavan, Belturbet.
Are there charging stations between Athlone and Ballyconnell?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Athlone to Ballyconnell, including 221 Lisnaskea Road (24 kW); Gortahurk Road (22 kW); Main Street, Derrylin (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

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