How far is it from Bantry to Cork?

The distance between Bantry and Cork is 53 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bantry to Cork?

The drive from Bantry to Cork takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Bantry to Cork covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Cork lies roughly to the east of Bantry.

The drive from Bantry to Cork mainly follows R585.

Towns on the route from Bantry to Cork include Ballylickey, Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh), Macroom, Bandon, Bishopstown.

Distance: 53 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Bantry to Cork takes about 1 h 15 min via R585. The distance is 53 mi. The straight-line distance is 45 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ballylickey, Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh), Ahiohill, Crossbarry, Cork. Driving directions

Driving directions24 · 53 mi

The return trip from Cork to Bantry covers roughly the same distance, 53 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 1 October 2026.

How far is it from Bantry to Cork?: The distance between Bantry and Cork is 53 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bantry to Cork?: The drive from Bantry to Cork takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Bantry to Cork?: The fastest route from Bantry to Cork covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Cork from Bantry?: Cork lies roughly to the east of Bantry.
Which roads does the route from Bantry to Cork follow?: The drive from Bantry to Cork mainly follows R585.
Which towns do you pass between Bantry and Cork?: Towns on the route from Bantry to Cork include Ballylickey, Ballingeary (Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh), Macroom, Bandon, Bishopstown.