How far is it from Cork to Westport?

The distance between Cork and Westport is 172 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cork to Westport?

The drive from Cork to Westport takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Cork to Westport covers 172 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.

Westport lies roughly to the north of Cork.

The drive from Cork to Westport mainly follows N20, M18, M17. The longest single stretch is 54 mi on N20.

Towns on the route from Cork to Westport include Mallow, Limerick, Ennis, Tuam, Castlebar.

Distance: 172 miDuration: 3 h 40 min

Driving from Cork to Westport takes about 3 h 40 min via N20. The distance is 172 mi. The straight-line distance is 139 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gurranabraher, Parteen, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Wellpark, Ballintubber (Mayo). Driving directions

Driving directions37 · 172 mi

The return trip from Westport to Cork covers roughly the same distance, 172 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

How far is it from Cork to Westport?: The distance between Cork and Westport is 172 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cork to Westport?: The drive from Cork to Westport takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Cork to Westport?: The fastest route from Cork to Westport covers 172 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.
Which direction is Westport from Cork?: Westport lies roughly to the north of Cork.
Which roads does the route from Cork to Westport follow?: The drive from Cork to Westport mainly follows N20, M18, M17. The longest single stretch is 54 mi on N20.
Which towns do you pass between Cork and Westport?: Towns on the route from Cork to Westport include Mallow, Limerick, Ennis, Tuam, Castlebar.