How far is it from Cavan to Drogheda?

The distance between Cavan and Drogheda is 58 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cavan to Drogheda?

The drive from Cavan to Drogheda takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Cavan to Drogheda covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Drogheda lies roughly to the south-east of Cavan.

The drive from Cavan to Drogheda mainly follows N3, N51.

Towns on the route from Cavan to Drogheda include Ballyhaise, Bailieborough, Trim, Navan, Cushinstown.

Distance: 58 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Cavan to Drogheda takes about 1 h 25 min via N3. The distance is 58 mi. The straight-line distance is 46 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cavan, Termon, An Uaimh, Navan, Dromiskin. Driving directions

Driving directions36 · 58 mi

1 Depart onto College Street 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Dublin Road 1 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Dublin Road 1 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left onto Dublin Road 71 yd
5 Exit rotary left onto Dublin Road 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout left onto Dublin Road 32 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Dublin Road 5 mi
8 Continue straight onto Cavan Road 12 mi
9 Enter roundabout left onto Main Street 21 yd
10 Exit roundabout left onto Main Street 1 mi
11 Continue slightly right onto Dublin Road 6 mi
12 Continue straight onto Clonee to North of Kells Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout left onto Clonee to North of Kells Dual Carriageway 77 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Clonee to North of Kells Dual Carriageway 4 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Clonee to North of Kells Dual Carriageway 86 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Clonee to North of Kells Dual Carriageway 3 mi
17 Enter roundabout straight 44 yd
18 Exit roundabout straight 135 yd
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Clonee to North of Kells Motorway 130 yd
20 Exit roundabout straight onto Clonee to North of Kells Motorway 9 mi
21 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Athboy Road 19 yd
23 Exit roundabout straight onto Athboy Road 2 mi
24 Enter rotary straight onto Bóthar an Mhota 42 yd
25 Exit rotary slightly left onto Bóthar an Mhota 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Inner Relief Road 1 mi
27 Turn left onto Bóthar Beaufort 1 mi
28 Enter roundabout left onto Donaghmore Road 20 yd
29 Exit roundabout left onto Donaghmore Road 14 mi
30 Enter rotary slightly left onto Northern Cross 1 mi
31 Exit rotary straight onto Northern Cross 1 mi
32 Enter rotary slightly left 80 yd
33 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
34 Enter roundabout slightly left 27 yd
35 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
36 Arrive onto Narrow West Street

The return trip from Drogheda to Cavan covers roughly the same distance, 58 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 3 November 2026.

How far is it from Cavan to Drogheda?: The distance between Cavan and Drogheda is 58 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cavan to Drogheda?: The drive from Cavan to Drogheda takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Cavan to Drogheda?: The fastest route from Cavan to Drogheda covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Drogheda from Cavan?: Drogheda lies roughly to the south-east of Cavan.
Which roads does the route from Cavan to Drogheda follow?: The drive from Cavan to Drogheda mainly follows N3, N51.
Which towns do you pass between Cavan and Drogheda?: Towns on the route from Cavan to Drogheda include Ballyhaise, Bailieborough, Trim, Navan, Cushinstown.