How far is it from Larne to Belfast?

The distance between Larne and Belfast is 23 mi by road.

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

The drive from Larne to Belfast takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Larne to Belfast?

The fastest route from Larne to Belfast covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Belfast from Larne?

Belfast lies roughly to the south of Larne.

Are there charging stations between Larne and Belfast?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Larne 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: 171.

Larne Belfast

Distance: 23 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Larne to Belfast takes about 30 min via A8. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 23 mi

1 Depart onto High Street 96 yd
2 At end of road, turn left onto Pound Street 1 mi
3 Merge right 1 mi
4 Keep slightly left 2 mi
5 Enter rotary left onto Belfast Road 77 yd
6 Exit rotary straight onto Belfast Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout straight 101 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight 9 mi
9 Enter rotary slightly left 52 yd
10 Exit rotary slightly left 2 mi
11 Enter roundabout left 88 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
13 Enter rotary slightly left 84 yd

14 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
15 Enter rotary slightly left 122 yd
16 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right 135 yd
18 Merge slightly right 6 mi
19 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Nelson Street 1 mi
21 Continue slightly right onto Great George's Street 139 yd
22 Continue straight onto Westlink 1 mi
23 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
24 Keep slightly left 44 yd
25 Turn left onto Divis Street 1 mi
26 Turn right onto College Avenue 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto College Square East 1 mi
28 Arrive onto Great Victoria Street

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The return trip from Belfast to Larne covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

171 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
Circular Rd, LarneCircular Rd, Larne200 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Stena Line Victoria Terminal 2
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

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 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Larne to Belfast?: The distance between Larne and Belfast is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Larne to Belfast?: The drive from Larne to Belfast takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Larne to Belfast?: The fastest route from Larne to Belfast covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Belfast from Larne?: Belfast lies roughly to the south of Larne.
Are there charging stations between Larne and Belfast?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Larne 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: 171.

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