How far is it from Athlone to Holycross?

The distance between Athlone and Holycross is 64 mi by road.

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

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

The fastest route from Athlone to Holycross covers 64 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Holycross lies roughly to the south of Athlone.

The drive from Athlone to Holycross mainly follows N62.

Towns on the route from Athlone to Holycross include Maghera, Birr, Ballingarry (Tipperary), Templemore, Thurles.

Distance: 64 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Athlone to Holycross takes about 1 h 40 min via N62. The distance is 64 mi. The straight-line distance is 55 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Athlone, Birr, Coolderry, Loughmore, Bouladuff. Driving directions

Driving directions46 · 64 mi

The return trip from Holycross to Athlone covers roughly the same distance, 64 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 17 August 2026.

How far is it from Athlone to Holycross?: The distance between Athlone and Holycross is 64 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athlone to Holycross?: The drive from Athlone to Holycross takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Athlone to Holycross?: The fastest route from Athlone to Holycross covers 64 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Holycross from Athlone?: Holycross lies roughly to the south of Athlone.
Which roads does the route from Athlone to Holycross follow?: The drive from Athlone to Holycross mainly follows N62.
Which towns do you pass between Athlone and Holycross?: Towns on the route from Athlone to Holycross include Maghera, Birr, Ballingarry (Tipperary), Templemore, Thurles.