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Gougane Barra
A tranquil mountain lake with a tiny island chapel, source of the River Lee in the heart of West Cork.
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Road trip route · Ireland
Cork to Killarney drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 1 hr 12 min
- Distance
- 54 mi
- Fuel (est.)
- £9
- Tolls (est.)
- £1
The Cork to Killarney drive
The drive from Cork to Killarney covers 54 miles (87 km) and takes about 1 hr 12 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 £9 one-way plus roughly £1 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
Best stops between Cork and Killarney
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Cork to Killarney FAQs
How long is the drive from Cork to Killarney?
Driving from Cork to Killarney takes about 1 hr 12 min nonstop, covering 54 miles (87 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Cork to Killarney?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly £9 one-way. Expect around £1 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Cork to Killarney in one day?
Yes, at about 1 hr 12 min of driving, Cork to Killarney is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
More drives from Cork & Killarney
Planning a bigger trip? Try the free Ireland road trip planner, or read the driving in Ireland guide.