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Road trips in Ireland

16 routes in our catalog start or end in Ireland, spanning 5 cities. Here are the essentials for driving there, plus a selection of routes to plan around.

Routes

Cities

Longest route

4,831 km

Typical drive

581 km

Driving essentials

Rules that commonly surprise visitors. Always verify before you drive — limits and enforcement change.

Drives on: Left
Urban speed limit: 50 km/h
Rural speed limit: 80 km/h
Motorway speed limit: 120 km/h
Alcohol (BAC): 0.5 g/L
Toll system: Distance-based (ticket + pay at exit)
Motorway vignette: Not required
Emergency number: 112
Currency: EUR

Last reviewed 25 april 2026

Driving facts are compiled from official national traffic codes and European Commission Road Safety references. Always check the current local source before you drive — limits and enforcement change. How this page is built.

Verify before you drive. Speed limits, alcohol limits, vignette and toll requirements, and emission-zone rules can change at short notice. Always check the official national source before relying on these figures for trip planning.

Road trips in Ireland

Driving essentials

Cities in Ireland

Drives starting in Ireland

Drives ending in Ireland

Drives within Ireland