Natural Wonders
The Burren
Unique lunar-like karst landscape of 250 square kilometres where Mediterranean and Arctic-Alpine flowers grow side by side in limestone pavements.
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Road trip route · Ireland
Cork to Galway drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 2 hr 38 min
- Distance
- 122 mi
- Fuel (est.)
- £21
- Tolls (est.)
- £2
The Cork to Galway drive
The drive from Cork to Galway covers 122 miles (197 km) and takes about 2 hr 38 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around £21 one-way plus roughly £2 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
Best stops between Cork and Galway
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Ancient Ruins
Poulnabrone Dolmen
A striking 5,000-year-old portal tomb standing stark against the limestone pavement of the Burren.
Cork to Galway FAQs
How long is the drive from Cork to Galway?
Driving from Cork to Galway takes about 2 hr 38 min nonstop, covering 122 miles (197 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Cork to Galway?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly £21 one-way. Expect around £2 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Cork to Galway in one day?
Yes, at about 2 hr 38 min of driving, Cork to Galway is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
More drives from Cork & Galway
Planning a bigger trip? Try the free Ireland road trip planner, or read the driving in Ireland guide.