How far is it from Belfast to Larne?

The distance between Belfast and Larne is 23 mi by road.

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

The drive from Belfast to Larne takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Belfast to Larne?

The fastest route from Belfast to Larne covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Larne from Belfast?

Larne lies roughly to the north of Belfast.

Are there charging stations between Belfast and Larne?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Belfast to Larne, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 170.

Belfast Larne

Distance: 23 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Belfast to Larne takes about 30 min via A8. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 23 mi

1 Depart onto Great Victoria Street 79 yd
2 Continue U-turn onto Great Victoria Street 1 mi
3 Keep slightly left onto College Square East 144 yd
4 Continue straight onto College Avenue 139 yd
5 Turn slightly left 78 yd
6 Turn left onto Divis Street 153 yd
7 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly right onto Westlink 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left onto Westlink 135 yd
10 Take exit straight 73 yd
11 Continue straight 3 mi
12 Keep slightly left 4 mi
13 Take exit slightly left 1 mi

14 Keep slightly right 45 yd
15 Enter rotary left 1 mi
16 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
17 Enter rotary straight 66 yd
18 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly left 89 yd
20 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
21 Enter rotary slightly left 76 yd
22 Exit rotary slightly left 9 mi
23 Enter roundabout straight onto Belfast Road 95 yd
24 Exit roundabout straight onto Belfast Road 1 mi
25 Enter rotary straight 60 yd
26 Exit rotary left 1 mi
27 Enter rotary slightly left 69 yd
28 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
29 Turn straight onto Pound Street 1 mi
30 Turn right onto High Street 96 yd
31 Arrive onto High Street

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The return trip from Larne to Belfast covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

170 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
Circular Rd, LarneCircular Rd, Larne200 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 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

Larne → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)25 mi · 35 min Larne → Belfast International Airport (BFS)22 mi · 35 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 Larne?: The distance between Belfast and Larne is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Belfast to Larne?: The drive from Belfast to Larne takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Belfast to Larne?: The fastest route from Belfast to Larne covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Larne from Belfast?: Larne lies roughly to the north of Belfast.
Are there charging stations between Belfast and Larne?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Belfast to Larne, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 170.

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