How far is it from Newtownabbey to Lisburn?

The distance between Newtownabbey and Lisburn is 15 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Newtownabbey to Lisburn?

The drive from Newtownabbey to Lisburn takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Newtownabbey to Lisburn?

The fastest route from Newtownabbey to Lisburn covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Lisburn from Newtownabbey?

Lisburn lies roughly to the south of Newtownabbey.

Are there charging stations between Newtownabbey and Lisburn?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Newtownabbey to Lisburn, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 167.

Newtownabbey Lisburn

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Newtownabbey to Lisburn takes about 25 min via M1. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 15 mi

1 Depart onto O'Neill Road 1 mi
2 Enter roundabout straight onto Church Road 113 yd
3 Exit roundabout straight onto Church Road 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout left onto Church Road 106 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Church Road 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Mill Road 4 yd
7 Exit roundabout straight onto Mill Road 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto Shore Road 1 mi
9 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly right 3 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Nelson Street 1 mi
13 Continue slightly right onto Great George's Street 139 yd

14 Continue straight onto Westlink 2 mi
15 Continue straight 7 mi
16 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout straight 1 mi
18 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Sloan Street 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Queens Road 39 yd
21 Turn straight onto Linenhall Street 77 yd
22 Arrive onto Linenhall Street

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The return trip from Lisburn to Newtownabbey covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Charging points along the way

167 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
York Road, BelfastYork Road, Belfast, BT15 3HB180 kW

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Lisburn → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)13 mi · 25 min Lisburn → Belfast International Airport (BFS)15 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Newtownabbey to Lisburn?: The distance between Newtownabbey and Lisburn is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newtownabbey to Lisburn?: The drive from Newtownabbey to Lisburn takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Newtownabbey to Lisburn?: The fastest route from Newtownabbey to Lisburn covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Lisburn from Newtownabbey?: Lisburn lies roughly to the south of Newtownabbey.
Are there charging stations between Newtownabbey and Lisburn?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Newtownabbey to Lisburn, including Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW); 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Lisburn (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 167.

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