How far is it from Athlone to Birr?

The distance between Athlone and Birr is 27 mi by road.

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

The drive from Athlone to Birr takes approximately 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Athlone to Birr covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Birr lies roughly to the south of Athlone.

The drive from Athlone to Birr mainly follows N62.

Distance: 27 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Athlone to Birr takes about 40 min via N62. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 23 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions22 · 27 mi

The return trip from Birr to Athlone covers roughly the same distance, 27 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 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Athlone to Birr?: The distance between Athlone and Birr is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athlone to Birr?: The drive from Athlone to Birr takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Athlone to Birr?: The fastest route from Athlone to Birr covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Birr from Athlone?: Birr lies roughly to the south of Athlone.
Which roads does the route from Athlone to Birr follow?: The drive from Athlone to Birr mainly follows N62.