How far is it from Athlone to Blacklion?

The distance between Athlone and Blacklion is 85 mi by road.

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

The drive from Athlone to Blacklion takes approximately 2 h by car.

What is the best route from Athlone to Blacklion?

The fastest route from Athlone to Blacklion covers 85 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.

Which direction is Blacklion from Athlone?

Blacklion lies roughly to the north of Athlone.

Which roads does the route from Athlone to Blacklion follow?

The drive from Athlone to Blacklion mainly follows N55, N3. The longest single stretch is 49 mi on N55.

Which towns do you pass between Athlone and Blacklion?

Towns on the route from Athlone to Blacklion include Maghera, Ballymore (Westmeath), Granard, Cavan, Enniskillen.

Are there charging stations between Athlone and Blacklion?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Athlone to Blacklion, including Tempo Road (120 kW); Dublin Road, Enniskillen (60 kW); Lough Shore Road (60 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

Athlone Blacklion

Distance: 85 miDuration: 2 h

Driving from Athlone to Blacklion takes about 2 h via N55. The distance is 85 mi. The straight-line distance is 61 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tubberclare, Drumlish, Ballinagh, Butlersbridge, Bellanaleck. Driving directions

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Driving directions46 · 85 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 Belturbet Road 55 yd
34 Exit rotary slightly left onto Belturbet Road 8 mi
35 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
36 Continue straight onto Derrylin Road 1 mi
37 Turn slightly left onto Stragowna Road 3 mi
38 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
39 Continue straight onto Kinawley Road 3 mi
40 Turn left onto Tiravally Road 1 mi
41 Continue straight onto Mill Road 2 mi
42 At end of road, turn left onto Marble Arch Road 8 mi
43 Turn right onto Belcoo Road 56 yd
44 Turn left onto The Back Lane 37 yd
45 Turn left 23 yd
46 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Blacklion to Athlone covers roughly the same distance, 85 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

24 chargers

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

Tempo RoadTempo Road, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 6HX120 kW
Dublin Road, EnniskillenDublin Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 6RW60 kW
Lough Shore RoadLough Shore Road, BT94 2LW60 kW
236 Irvinestown Road, Enniskillen236 Irvinestown Road, Enniskillen, BT94 2LA50 kW
21 Lackaghboy Road, Enniskillen21 Lackaghboy Road, Enniskillen, BT74 4RL24 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Hare Krishna Ferry
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

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Blacklion → Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport (ENK)16 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Athlone to Blacklion?: The distance between Athlone and Blacklion is 85 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athlone to Blacklion?: The drive from Athlone to Blacklion takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Athlone to Blacklion?: The fastest route from Athlone to Blacklion covers 85 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Blacklion from Athlone?: Blacklion lies roughly to the north of Athlone.
Which roads does the route from Athlone to Blacklion follow?: The drive from Athlone to Blacklion mainly follows N55, N3. The longest single stretch is 49 mi on N55.
Which towns do you pass between Athlone and Blacklion?: Towns on the route from Athlone to Blacklion include Maghera, Ballymore (Westmeath), Granard, Cavan, Enniskillen.
Are there charging stations between Athlone and Blacklion?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Athlone to Blacklion, including Tempo Road (120 kW); Dublin Road, Enniskillen (60 kW); Lough Shore Road (60 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

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