How far is it from Downpatrick to Belfast?

The distance between Downpatrick and Belfast is 22 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Belfast?

The drive from Downpatrick to Belfast takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Downpatrick to Belfast?

The fastest route from Downpatrick to Belfast covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Belfast from Downpatrick?

Belfast lies roughly to the north-west of Downpatrick.

Are there charging stations between Downpatrick and Belfast?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downpatrick to Belfast, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 159.

Downpatrick Belfast

Distance: 22 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Downpatrick to Belfast takes about 40 min via A7. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 22 mi

1 Depart onto Market Street 56 yd
2 Turn left onto Irish Street 42 yd
3 Continue right onto Church Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto New Bridge Street 115 yd
5 Enter roundabout straight onto Belfast Road 4 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Belfast Road 3 mi
7 Continue straight onto Downpatrick Road 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto Downpatrick Street 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Saintfield Road 3 mi
10 Continue straight onto Crossgar Road 4 mi
11 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 5 mi
12 Continue straight onto Saintfield Road 1 mi
13 Enter rotary slightly left onto Saintfield Road 97 yd

14 Exit rotary straight onto Saintfield Road 4 mi
15 Continue straight onto Ormeau Road 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout straight onto Ormeau Road 17 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Ormeau Road 2 mi
18 Turn straight 48 yd
19 Turn left onto Ormeau Avenue 1 mi
20 Keep slightly right onto Ormeau Avenue 76 yd
21 Turn right onto Bedford Street 1 mi
22 At end of road, turn left onto Howard Street 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Great Victoria Street 57 yd
24 Arrive onto Great Victoria Street

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The return trip from Belfast to Downpatrick covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

159 chargers

Kennedy Centre, BelfastKennedy Centre, Belfast350 kW
90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast, BT3 9DJ320 kW
Sprucefield Shopping Centre, LisburnSprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn, BT27 5RA250 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 kW
Ballydugan Road, DownpatrickBallydugan Road, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ180 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Belfast → Belfast International Airport (BFS)15 mi · 30 min Belfast → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)5 mi · 15 min Belfast → Broughshane32 mi · 40 min Belfast → Carnlough35 mi · 45 min Belfast → Castlewellan30 mi · 45 min Belfast → Cushendall45 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Downpatrick to Belfast?: The distance between Downpatrick and Belfast is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Belfast?: The drive from Downpatrick to Belfast takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Downpatrick to Belfast?: The fastest route from Downpatrick to Belfast covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Belfast from Downpatrick?: Belfast lies roughly to the north-west of Downpatrick.
Are there charging stations between Downpatrick and Belfast?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downpatrick to Belfast, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 159.

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