How far is it from Cong to Limerick?

The distance between Cong and Limerick is 84 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cong to Limerick?

The drive from Cong to Limerick takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

The fastest route from Cong to Limerick covers 84 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Limerick lies roughly to the south-east of Cong.

The drive from Cong to Limerick mainly follows M18.

Towns on the route from Cong to Limerick include Ballynacregga, Galway, Ballinderreen, Ennis, Shannon.

Distance: 84 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Cong to Limerick takes about 1 h 50 min via M18. The distance is 84 mi. The straight-line distance is 67 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cross, Ballindooley, Oranmore, Clarecastle, Meelick (Clare). Driving directions

Driving directions42 · 84 mi

14 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
15 Enter rotary straight 82 yd
16 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly left 40 yd
18 Exit roundabout straight 5 mi
19 Continue straight 3 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly left 46 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout straight 63 yd
23 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
24 Merge slightly right 35 mi
25 Continue straight 8 mi
26 Take exit slightly left onto Ennis Road 1 mi
27 Enter rotary left 83 yd
28 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
29 Enter rotary left onto Limerick to Shannon Dual Carriageway 57 yd
30 Exit rotary slightly left onto Limerick to Shannon Dual Carriageway 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout straight onto Limerick to Shannon Dual Carriageway 56 yd
32 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Limerick to Shannon Dual Carriageway 1 mi
33 Enter roundabout slightly left 76 yd
34 Exit roundabout left 2 mi
35 Turn right onto Shelbourne Road Lower 1 mi
36 Enter roundabout slightly left 36 yd
37 Exit roundabout left 84 yd
38 Turn left onto Condell Road 1 mi
39 Continue straight onto Shannon Bridge 1 mi
40 Enter rotary slightly left 23 yd
41 Exit rotary slightly left 70 yd
42 Arrive

The return trip from Limerick to Cong covers roughly the same distance, 84 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Cong to Limerick?: The distance between Cong and Limerick is 84 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cong to Limerick?: The drive from Cong to Limerick takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Cong to Limerick?: The fastest route from Cong to Limerick covers 84 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Limerick from Cong?: Limerick lies roughly to the south-east of Cong.
Which roads does the route from Cong to Limerick follow?: The drive from Cong to Limerick mainly follows M18.
Which towns do you pass between Cong and Limerick?: Towns on the route from Cong to Limerick include Ballynacregga, Galway, Ballinderreen, Ennis, Shannon.