How far is it from Carlow to Dublin?

The distance between Carlow and Dublin is 55 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carlow to Dublin?

The drive from Carlow to Dublin takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Carlow to Dublin?

The fastest route from Carlow to Dublin covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Dublin from Carlow?

Dublin lies roughly to the north-east of Carlow.

Which roads does the route from Carlow to Dublin follow?

The drive from Carlow to Dublin mainly follows M9.

Which towns do you pass between Carlow and Dublin?

Towns on the route from Carlow to Dublin include Castledermot, Athy, Naas, Blanchardstown, Broadstone.

Carlow Dublin

Distance: 55 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Carlow to Dublin takes about 1 h 15 min via M9. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 46 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Palatine, Suncroft, Adamstown (Dublin), Drimnagh, Stoneybatter. Driving directions

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Driving directions46 · 55 mi

1 Depart onto Dublin Street 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Athy Road 171 yd
3 Turn right onto Greenbank Road 129 yd
4 Keep slightly left onto Greenbank Road 34 yd
5 Turn slightly left onto Dublin Road 1 mi
6 Turn slightly left 32 yd
7 Enter rotary left onto Dublin Road 61 yd
8 Exit rotary left onto Dublin Road 1 mi
9 Enter rotary left 51 yd
10 Exit rotary left 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout left 43 yd
12 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 84 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left 3 mi
15 Enter roundabout left 43 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
17 Merge slightly right onto Kilcullen to Carlow Motorway 17 mi
18 Continue straight onto Kilcullen Link Motorway 5 mi
19 Merge slightly right onto Newbridge Bypass 6 mi
20 Continue straight onto Naas Bypass 2 mi
21 Continue straight onto Naas Road 14 mi
22 Keep slightly right onto Naas Road 2 mi
23 Continue straight onto Tyrconnell Road 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Grattan Crescent 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Inchicore Road 157 yd
26 Turn left onto Memorial Road 137 yd
27 At end of road, turn right onto Con Colbert Road 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Saint John's Road West 1 mi
29 Turn right onto Wolfe Tone Quay 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Ellis Quay 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Arran Quay 1 mi
32 Turn left onto Church Street 1 mi
33 Turn right onto North King Street 1 mi
34 Continue straight onto Bolton Street 1 mi
35 Continue straight onto Dorset Street Upper 1 mi
36 Continue straight onto Dorset Street Lower 1 mi
37 Continue U-turn onto Dorset Street Lower 114 yd
38 Turn left onto Gardiner Street Upper 1 mi
39 Continue straight onto Mountjoy Square West 1 mi
40 Continue straight onto Gardiner Street Middle 170 yd
41 Continue straight onto Gardiner Street Lower 1 mi
42 At end of road, turn left onto Beresford Place 79 yd
43 Keep slightly right onto Memorial Road 117 yd
44 Keep slightly left onto North Wall Quay 47 yd
45 Turn left onto Custom House Quay 1 mi
46 Arrive onto Custom House Quay

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The return trip from Dublin to Carlow covers roughly the same distance, 55 mi.

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How far is it from Carlow to Dublin?: The distance between Carlow and Dublin is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carlow to Dublin?: The drive from Carlow to Dublin takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Carlow to Dublin?: The fastest route from Carlow to Dublin covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Dublin from Carlow?: Dublin lies roughly to the north-east of Carlow.
Which roads does the route from Carlow to Dublin follow?: The drive from Carlow to Dublin mainly follows M9.
Which towns do you pass between Carlow and Dublin?: Towns on the route from Carlow to Dublin include Castledermot, Athy, Naas, Blanchardstown, Broadstone.

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