How far is it from Cavan to Port Laoise?

The distance between Cavan and Port Laoise is 89 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cavan to Port Laoise?

The drive from Cavan to Port Laoise takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Cavan to Port Laoise?

The fastest route from Cavan to Port Laoise covers 89 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

Which direction is Port Laoise from Cavan?

Port Laoise lies roughly to the south of Cavan.

Which roads does the route from Cavan to Port Laoise follow?

The drive from Cavan to Port Laoise mainly follows N55, N4.

Which towns do you pass between Cavan and Port Laoise?

Towns on the route from Cavan to Port Laoise include Ballinagh, Granard, Mullingar, Tullamore, Mountmellick.

Cavan Port Laoise

Distance: 89 miDuration: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Cavan to Port Laoise takes about 2 h 5 min via N55. The distance is 89 mi. The straight-line distance is 67 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ballinagh, Edgeworthstown (Mostrim), Mullingar, Coleraine, Portlaoise. Driving directions

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Driving directions68 · 89 mi

1 Depart onto College Street 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Dublin Road 1 mi
3 Turn slightly right onto Ballinagh Road 2 mi
4 Enter roundabout left onto Ballinagh Road 79 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ballinagh Road 3 mi
6 Continue straight onto Cavan Road 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn left onto Dublin Road 27 yd
8 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Athlone Road 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout left onto Athlone Road 63 yd
11 Exit roundabout left onto Athlone Road 10 mi
12 Continue straight onto Cavan Road 3 mi
13 Continue straight onto Barrack Street 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Dublin Street 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Parnell Row 8 mi
17 Turn left 1 mi
18 Enter rotary straight 10 yd
19 Exit rotary left 18 mi
20 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout slightly left 97 yd
22 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly left 36 yd
24 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
25 Enter roundabout left 81 yd
26 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout left 68 yd
28 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
29 Enter rotary slightly left 42 yd
30 Exit rotary straight 9 mi
31 Enter roundabout left 51 yd
32 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
33 Enter roundabout straight 62 yd
34 Exit roundabout slightly left 175 yd
35 Enter roundabout left 118 yd
36 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
37 Merge slightly right 6 mi
38 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
39 Enter roundabout slightly left 54 yd
40 Exit roundabout left 6 mi
41 Enter rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 110 yd
42 Exit rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 2 mi
43 Enter rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 94 yd
44 Exit rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 1 mi
45 Enter rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 85 yd
46 Exit rotary left onto Tullamore Bypass 2 mi
47 Enter rotary left 40 yd
48 Exit rotary left 12 mi
49 Turn right 1 mi
50 Turn left 1 mi
51 Turn right 1 mi
52 Continue slightly left 1 mi
53 Turn left 64 yd
54 Turn right 4 mi
55 Enter rotary straight 45 yd
56 Exit rotary straight 86 yd
57 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Mountmellick Road 1 mi
58 Keep slightly left onto Mountmellick Road 25 yd
59 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Mountmellick Road 17 yd
60 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Mountmellick Road 1 mi
61 Continue straight onto Coote Street 60 yd
62 Enter roundabout slightly left 17 yd
63 Exit roundabout slightly left 163 yd
64 Enter roundabout left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 8 yd
65 Exit roundabout slightly left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 1 mi
66 Enter roundabout left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 25 yd
67 Exit roundabout slightly left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 1 mi
68 Arrive onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue

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The return trip from Port Laoise to Cavan covers roughly the same distance, 89 mi.

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How far is it from Cavan to Port Laoise?: The distance between Cavan and Port Laoise is 89 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cavan to Port Laoise?: The drive from Cavan to Port Laoise takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Cavan to Port Laoise?: The fastest route from Cavan to Port Laoise covers 89 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Port Laoise from Cavan?: Port Laoise lies roughly to the south of Cavan.
Which roads does the route from Cavan to Port Laoise follow?: The drive from Cavan to Port Laoise mainly follows N55, N4.
Which towns do you pass between Cavan and Port Laoise?: Towns on the route from Cavan to Port Laoise include Ballinagh, Granard, Mullingar, Tullamore, Mountmellick.

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