How far is it from Whitehead to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Whitehead and Carrickfergus is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Whitehead to Carrickfergus?

The drive from Whitehead to Carrickfergus takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Whitehead to Carrickfergus?

The fastest route from Whitehead to Carrickfergus covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Carrickfergus from Whitehead?

Carrickfergus lies roughly to the south-west of Whitehead.

Are there charging stations between Whitehead and Carrickfergus?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Whitehead to Carrickfergus, including 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Circular Rd, Larne (200 kW); High Street, Holywood (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 103.

Whitehead Carrickfergus

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Whitehead to Carrickfergus takes about 15 min via A2. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto Balmoral Avenue 166 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Cable Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Larne Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Rawbrae Road 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto Belfast Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Larne Road 3 mi
7 Continue straight onto Green Street 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Marine Highway 1 mi

9 Arrive onto Marine Highway

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The return trip from Carrickfergus to Whitehead covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Charging points along the way

103 chargers

90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast, BT3 9DJ320 kW
Circular Rd, LarneCircular Rd, Larne200 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 kW
South Circular Rd, BangorSouth Circular Rd, Bangor200 kW
York Road, BelfastYork Road, Belfast, BT15 3HB180 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Carrickfergus → Belfast International Airport (BFS)20 mi · 35 min Carrickfergus → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)13 mi · 25 min Carrickfergus → Templepatrick15 mi · 30 min Carrickfergus → Stranmillis14 mi · 25 min Carrickfergus → Andersonstown15 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 Whitehead to Carrickfergus?: The distance between Whitehead and Carrickfergus is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Whitehead to Carrickfergus?: The drive from Whitehead to Carrickfergus takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Whitehead to Carrickfergus?: The fastest route from Whitehead to Carrickfergus covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Carrickfergus from Whitehead?: Carrickfergus lies roughly to the south-west of Whitehead.
Are there charging stations between Whitehead and Carrickfergus?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Whitehead to Carrickfergus, including 90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast (320 kW); Circular Rd, Larne (200 kW); High Street, Holywood (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 103.

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