How far is it from Belfast to Downpatrick?

The distance between Belfast and Downpatrick is 22 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Belfast to Downpatrick?

The drive from Belfast to Downpatrick takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Belfast to Downpatrick?

The fastest route from Belfast to Downpatrick covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Downpatrick from Belfast?

Downpatrick lies roughly to the south-east of Belfast.

Are there charging stations between Belfast and Downpatrick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Belfast to Downpatrick, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 159.

Belfast Downpatrick

Distance: 22 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Belfast to Downpatrick takes about 40 min via A7. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 22 mi

1 Depart onto Great Victoria Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Bruce Street 153 yd
3 Keep slightly left onto Bedford Street 129 yd
4 Turn right onto Ormeau Avenue 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto Ormeau Road 2 mi
6 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ormeau Road 35 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ormeau Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Saintfield Road 4 mi
9 Enter rotary straight onto Saintfield Road 12 yd
10 Exit rotary straight onto Saintfield Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 5 mi
12 Continue straight onto Crossgar Road 4 mi
13 Continue straight onto Saintfield Road 3 mi

14 Continue straight onto Downpatrick Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Downpatrick Road 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 3 mi
17 Enter roundabout left onto New Bridge Street 28 yd
18 Exit roundabout straight onto New Bridge Street 115 yd
19 Continue straight onto Church Street 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Market Street 56 yd
21 Arrive onto Market Street

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The return trip from Downpatrick to Belfast covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

159 chargers

Kennedy Centre, BelfastKennedy Centre, Belfast350 kW
90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast, BT3 9DJ320 kW
Sprucefield Shopping Centre, LisburnSprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn, BT27 5RA250 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 kW
Ballydugan Road, DownpatrickBallydugan Road, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ180 kW

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular destinations close by

Downpatrick → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)25 mi · 45 min Downpatrick → Belfast International Airport (BFS)35 mi · 55 min

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

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How far is it from Belfast to Downpatrick?: The distance between Belfast and Downpatrick is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Belfast to Downpatrick?: The drive from Belfast to Downpatrick takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Belfast to Downpatrick?: The fastest route from Belfast to Downpatrick covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Downpatrick from Belfast?: Downpatrick lies roughly to the south-east of Belfast.
Are there charging stations between Belfast and Downpatrick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Belfast to Downpatrick, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 159.

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