How far is it from Newtownards to Downpatrick?

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

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

The drive from Newtownards to Downpatrick takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Newtownards to Downpatrick?

The fastest route from Newtownards to Downpatrick covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Downpatrick from Newtownards?

Downpatrick lies roughly to the south of Newtownards.

Are there charging stations between Newtownards and Downpatrick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Newtownards to Downpatrick, including 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); High Street, Holywood (200 kW); South Circular Rd, Bangor (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 119.

Newtownards Downpatrick

Distance: 22 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Newtownards to Downpatrick takes about 35 min via C277. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 22 mi

1 Depart onto Regent Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Lower Mary Street 103 yd
3 Turn right onto High Street 42 yd
4 Turn left onto Pound Street 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Upper Court Street 94 yd
6 Turn right onto South Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Comber Road 1 mi
8 Enter rotary straight onto Comber Road 43 yd
9 Exit rotary straight onto Comber Road 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto Newtownards Road 2 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Cherryvalley Line 41 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Cherryvalley Line 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Killinchy Road 3 yd

14 Exit roundabout left onto Killinchy Road 2 mi
15 Turn slightly right onto Tullynagee Road 1 mi
16 Turn right onto The Burn Road 3 mi
17 At end of road, turn right onto Moss Road 6 yd
18 Turn left onto Bog Road 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Carrickmannon Road 4 mi
20 At end of road, turn left onto Manse Road 1 mi
21 Turn slightly right onto Ballywillin Road 3 mi
22 Continue straight onto Scaddy Road 3 mi
23 At end of road, turn right onto Killyleagh Road 2 mi
24 Turn left onto Quoile Bridge 72 yd
25 Turn right onto Old Belfast Road 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto New Bridge Street 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout slightly left onto New Bridge Street 11 yd
28 Exit roundabout straight onto New Bridge Street 115 yd
29 Continue straight onto Church Street 1 mi
30 Turn right onto Market Street 56 yd
31 Arrive onto Market Street

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

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Charging points along the way

119 chargers

90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast, BT3 9DJ320 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 kW
South Circular Rd, BangorSouth Circular Rd, Bangor200 kW
Ballydugan Road, DownpatrickBallydugan Road, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ180 kW
York Road, BelfastYork Road, Belfast, BT15 3HB180 kW

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Downpatrick → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)25 mi · 45 min Downpatrick → Belfast International Airport (BFS)35 mi · 55 min

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

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How far is it from Newtownards to Downpatrick?: The distance between Newtownards and Downpatrick is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newtownards to Downpatrick?: The drive from Newtownards to Downpatrick takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Newtownards to Downpatrick?: The fastest route from Newtownards to Downpatrick covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Downpatrick from Newtownards?: Downpatrick lies roughly to the south of Newtownards.
Are there charging stations between Newtownards and Downpatrick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Newtownards to Downpatrick, including 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); High Street, Holywood (200 kW); South Circular Rd, Bangor (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 119.

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