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Distance from Nenagh to Portlaoise Bypass

Nenagh to Portlaoise Bypass is a practical regional trip, covering about 73.0 km in roughly 48 min.

N Nenagh → Portlaoise Bypass
Road distance
73.0 km
M7 N77
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
60.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
48 min
Start point
Tobar Muire
End point
Portlaoise Bypass
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R122.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R122.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R136.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R137.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R161.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R161.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R179.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R181.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R212.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R213.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R236.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R238.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
73° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
253° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
52.8619, -8.1967
End coords Destination point
53.0199, -7.3351
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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73.0 km 48 min
Start Nenagh
Finish Portlaoise Bypass
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tobar Muire
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp left onto Martyr's Road
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto McDonagh Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Dublin Road
    5.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards M7: Dublin
    0.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Castletown to Nenagh Motorway
    34.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway
    26.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Portlaoise Bypass
    2.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N77: Durrow
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 5th exit
    0.4 km
  13. Continue
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Portlaoise Bypass
    1.6 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Portlaoise Bypass → Nenagh Nenagh to Johannesburg Nenagh to Pretoria Nenagh to Cape Town Nenagh to Durban Johannesburg to Portlaoise Bypass Pretoria to Portlaoise Bypass Cape Town to Portlaoise Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
36.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ 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
3 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R305.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R321.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nenagh Start: Tobar Muire 52.86194, -8.19667
Midpoint
36.4 km
Total: 73.0 km
Midpoint 36.4 km
73.0 km 48 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 73.0 km
Return-cycle span 145.9 km
Traversal time 48 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 20.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start 52.86194, -8.19667
Midpoint 52.91505, -7.69734
End 53.01993, -7.33511
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Questions 8
How far is Nenagh from Portlaoise Bypass? +
Nenagh is about 73.0 km from Portlaoise Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Nenagh to Portlaoise Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nenagh to Portlaoise Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nenagh 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 Nenagh to Portlaoise Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R122.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R122.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R136.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R137.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nenagh to Portlaoise Bypass? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

Tobar Muire
From Nenagh To Portlaoise Bypass
: Dublin
From Nenagh To Portlaoise Bypass
Castletown to Nenagh Motorway
From Nenagh To Portlaoise Bypass
Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway
From Nenagh To Portlaoise Bypass
: Durrow
From Nenagh To Portlaoise Bypass
Abbeyleix
From Nenagh To Portlaoise Bypass
Portlaoise
From Nenagh To Portlaoise Bypass
: Limerick
From Nenagh To Portlaoise Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Nenagh
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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