How far is it from Cavan to Dundalk?

The distance between Cavan and Dundalk is 47 mi by road.

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

The drive from Cavan to Dundalk takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Cavan to Dundalk?

The fastest route from Cavan to Dundalk covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Dundalk from Cavan?

Dundalk lies roughly to the east of Cavan.

Which towns do you pass between Cavan and Dundalk?

Towns on the route from Cavan to Dundalk include Clones, Cootehill, Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Cookstown.

Are there charging stations between Cavan and Dundalk?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cavan to Dundalk, including Fords Cross New Road, Silverbridge (47 kW); Ballintemple Road (24 kW); Havelock Place, Warrenpoint (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

Cavan Dundalk

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Cavan to Dundalk takes about 1 h 20 min via R178. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 39 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ballyhaise, Roosky, Shercock, Cullaville, Dundalk. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 47 mi

1 Depart onto College Street 92 yd
2 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Farnham Street 32 yd
3 Exit roundabout left onto Farnham Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Athbara 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Cootehill Road 7 mi
6 Continue straight onto Cavan Road 8 mi
7 At end of road, turn right onto Bridge Street 82 yd
8 Continue straight onto Church Street 1 mi
9 Turn left onto New Line 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Station Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Shercock Road 4 mi
12 Continue straight onto Cootehill Road 6 mi
13 Turn left onto Bleach Road 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Carrick Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Shercock Road 7 mi
16 Turn right onto Mullinary Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Mullinary Street 1 mi
18 Continue slightly right onto Parnell Street 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Bridewell Lane 37 yd
20 Continue right onto Bridewell Lane 108 yd
21 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
22 Turn left onto O'Neill Street 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Pearse Avenue 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Dundalk Road 1 mi
25 Enter rotary left onto Dundalk Road 47 yd
26 Exit rotary slightly left onto Dundalk Road 13 mi
27 Enter roundabout slightly left onto The Crescent 17 yd
28 Exit roundabout left onto The Crescent 33 yd
29 Continue straight onto Anne Street 1 mi
30 At end of road, turn left onto Park Street 97 yd
31 Arrive onto Park Street

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The return trip from Dundalk to Cavan covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Charging points along the way

3 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 44 mi

Fords Cross New Road, SilverbridgeFords Cross New Road, Silverbridge, BT35 9DY47 kW
Ballintemple RoadBallintemple Road, BT35 8LQ24 kW
Havelock Place, WarrenpointHavelock Place, Warrenpoint, BT34 3NE22 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Dundalk → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)56 mi · 1 h 10 min Dundalk → Belfast International Airport (BFS)59 mi · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Cavan to Dundalk?: The distance between Cavan and Dundalk is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cavan to Dundalk?: The drive from Cavan to Dundalk takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Cavan to Dundalk?: The fastest route from Cavan to Dundalk covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Dundalk from Cavan?: Dundalk lies roughly to the east of Cavan.
Which towns do you pass between Cavan and Dundalk?: Towns on the route from Cavan to Dundalk include Clones, Cootehill, Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Cookstown.
Are there charging stations between Cavan and Dundalk?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cavan to Dundalk, including Fords Cross New Road, Silverbridge (47 kW); Ballintemple Road (24 kW); Havelock Place, Warrenpoint (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

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