Driving from Dublin to Cork
Cork lies 219 km (136 mi) south-west of Dublin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 267 km (166 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dublin | Cork | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Population | 1 million | 224,004 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
Where to book car hire from Dublin to Cork
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Staying in Cork
Live rooms and prices for Cork are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Cork
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Common questions
How far is Cork from Dublin?
219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dublin; by road roughly 267 km (166 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Cork by car?
About 3 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dublin and Cork?
No, both are on Europe/Dublin at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.