How far is it from Bangor to Whitehead?

The distance between Bangor and Whitehead is 29 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Whitehead?

The drive from Bangor to Whitehead takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Bangor to Whitehead?

The fastest route from Bangor to Whitehead covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Whitehead from Bangor?

Whitehead lies roughly to the north of Bangor.

Are there charging stations between Bangor and Whitehead?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bangor to Whitehead, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Circular Rd, Larne (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 175.

Bangor Whitehead

Distance: 29 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Bangor to Whitehead takes about 50 min via A2. The distance is 29 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions35 · 29 mi

1 Depart onto Queen's Parade 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Grays Hill 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Bryansburn Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Osborne Drive 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Brunswick Road 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Belfast Road 4 mi
7 Continue straight onto Bangor Road 4 mi
8 Continue straight onto Holywood Bypass 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right onto Belfast Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Sydenham Bypass 2 mi
12 Keep slightly right 2 mi
13 Continue straight 3 mi

14 Keep slightly right 2 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Shore Road 64 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Shore Road 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Shore Road 57 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Shore Road 2 mi
19 Enter rotary straight onto Shore Road 25 yd
20 Exit rotary slightly left onto Shore Road 1 mi
21 Keep slightly left onto Shore Road 1 mi
22 Keep slightly left onto Shore Road 1 mi
23 Enter rotary left onto Belfast Road 42 yd
24 Exit rotary slightly left onto Belfast Road 2 mi
25 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Marine Highway 34 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Marine Highway 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Green Street 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Larne Road 3 mi
29 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 1 mi
30 Turn left onto Rawbrae Road 2 mi
31 At end of road, turn right onto Larne Road 1 mi
32 Turn left onto Cable Road 1 mi
33 Turn left onto King's Road 1 mi
34 Turn right onto Windsor Avenue 91 yd
35 Arrive onto Balmoral Avenue

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The return trip from Whitehead to Bangor covers roughly the same distance, 29 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

175 chargers

Kennedy Centre, BelfastKennedy Centre, Belfast350 kW
90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast, BT3 9DJ320 kW
Circular Rd, LarneCircular Rd, Larne200 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 kW
South Circular Rd, BangorSouth Circular Rd, Bangor200 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Stena Line Victoria Terminal 2
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Whitehead → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)19 mi · 35 min Whitehead → Belfast International Airport (BFS)26 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Bangor to Whitehead?: The distance between Bangor and Whitehead is 29 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Whitehead?: The drive from Bangor to Whitehead takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Bangor to Whitehead?: The fastest route from Bangor to Whitehead covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Whitehead from Bangor?: Whitehead lies roughly to the north of Bangor.
Are there charging stations between Bangor and Whitehead?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bangor to Whitehead, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Circular Rd, Larne (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 175.

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