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Distance from Castleisland Bypass to Portlaoise Bypass

Castleisland Bypass to Portlaoise Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 195.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 21 min.

N Castleisland Bypass → Portlaoise Bypass
Road distance
195.3 km
M7 N77
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
169.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 21 min
Start point
Castleisland Bypass
End point
Portlaoise Bypass
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
141 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R327.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R328.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R364.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R367.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R431.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R433.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R480.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R484.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R567.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R570.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R632.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R637.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
52.2345, -9.4864
End coords Destination point
53.0199, -7.3351
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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195.3 km 2 hrs 21 min
Start Castleisland Bypass
Finish Portlaoise Bypass
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  1. Head on Castleisland Bypass
    0.2 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Castleisland Bypass
    0.0 km
  3. Continue onto Castleisland Bypass
    3.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    39.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    18.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    6.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    3.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork onto Limerick to Patrickswell Motorway
    9.6 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Limerick Southern Ring Road
    8.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto Nenagh to Limerick Motorway
    26.6 km
  18. Continue straight onto Nenagh Bypass
    10.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto Castletown to Nenagh Motorway
    34.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway
    26.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Portlaoise Bypass
    2.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N77: Durrow
    0.6 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 5th exit
    0.4 km
  24. Continue
    0.7 km
  25. Merge slight right onto Portlaoise Bypass
    1.6 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Portlaoise Bypass → Castleisland Bypass Castleisland Bypass to Johannesburg Castleisland Bypass to Pretoria Castleisland Bypass to Cape Town Castleisland Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Portlaoise Bypass Pretoria to Portlaoise Bypass Cape Town to Portlaoise Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
97.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 10 min • 1 hr 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
32.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Portlaoise Bypass
06:48 – 22:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 15 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R816.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R39.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R859.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (44)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Castleisland Bypass Start: Castleisland Bypass 52.23448, -9.48638
Midpoint
97.4 km
Total: 195.3 km
Midpoint 97.4 km
195.3 km 2 hrs 21 min
Destination Portlaoise Bypass End: Portlaoise Bypass 53.01993, -7.33511

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 195.3 km
Return-cycle span 390.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 13.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 97.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start 52.23448, -9.48638
Midpoint 52.71856, -8.47209
End 53.01993, -7.33511
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Questions 9
How far is Castleisland Bypass from Portlaoise Bypass? +
Castleisland Bypass is about 195.3 km from Portlaoise Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Castleisland Bypass to Portlaoise Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Castleisland Bypass to Portlaoise Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Castleisland Bypass to Portlaoise Bypass? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Castleisland Bypass to Portlaoise Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R327.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R328.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R364.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R367.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Castleisland Bypass to Portlaoise Bypass? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Limerick
From Castleisland Bypass To Portlaoise Bypass
Abbeyfeale
From Castleisland Bypass To Portlaoise Bypass
Limerick to Patrickswell Motorway
From Castleisland Bypass To Portlaoise Bypass
Nenagh to Limerick Motorway
From Castleisland Bypass To Portlaoise Bypass
Nenagh Bypass
From Castleisland Bypass To Portlaoise Bypass
Castletown to Nenagh Motorway
From Castleisland Bypass To Portlaoise Bypass
Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway
From Castleisland Bypass To Portlaoise Bypass
: Durrow
From Castleisland Bypass To Portlaoise Bypass
Abbeyleix
From Castleisland Bypass To Portlaoise Bypass
Portlaoise
From Castleisland Bypass To Portlaoise Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Castleisland Bypass
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Portlaoise Bypass
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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