How far is it from Downpatrick to Ballymena?

The distance between Downpatrick and Ballymena is 81 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Ballymena?

The drive from Downpatrick to Ballymena takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Downpatrick to Ballymena?

The fastest route from Downpatrick to Ballymena covers 81 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Ballymena from Downpatrick?

Ballymena lies roughly to the north-west of Downpatrick.

Which roads does the route from Downpatrick to Ballymena follow?

The drive from Downpatrick to Ballymena mainly follows M2.

Which towns do you pass between Downpatrick and Ballymena?

Towns on the route from Downpatrick to Ballymena include Newtownards, Dundonald, Belfast, Antrim.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Downpatrick and Ballymena?

Along the route from Downpatrick to Ballymena you can fill up at College Filling Station, Go (24/7), Tesco (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Ballymena?

On the route from Downpatrick to Ballymena you can take a break at Laganside Bus Station Public Toilets, Applegreen.

Downpatrick Ballymena

Distance: 81 kmDrive time: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Downpatrick to Ballymena takes about 1 h 10 min via M2. The distance is 81 km. The straight-line distance is 71 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Annacloy, Comber, Ballymacarret, Queens Island, Chapeltown, Antrim and Newtownabbey. Driving directions

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Driving directions45 · 81 km

1 Depart onto Market Street 51 m
2 Turn left onto Irish Street 38 m
3 Continue right onto Church Street 518 m
4 Continue straight onto New Bridge Street 105 m
5 Enter roundabout straight onto New Bridge Street 18 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto New Bridge Street 252 m
7 Continue straight onto Old Belfast Road 2 km
8 Turn left onto Quoile Bridge 66 m
9 Turn right onto Killyleagh Road 3 km
10 Turn left onto Scaddy Road 4 km
11 Continue straight onto Ballywillin Road 5 km
12 Turn slightly left onto Manse Road 2 km
13 Turn right onto Carrickmannon Road 8 km

14 Continue straight onto Church Hill 259 m
15 Enter rotary slightly left onto Belfast Road 29 m
16 Exit rotary straight onto Belfast Road 2 km
17 Continue straight onto Moneyreagh Road 5 km
18 Continue straight onto Ballygowan Road 3 km
19 Continue slightly right onto Ballygowan Road 2 km
20 Continue straight onto Castlereagh Road 3 km
21 Continue straight onto Castlereagh Street 431 m
22 Turn slightly left onto Albertbridge Road 286 m
23 Turn slightly right onto Short Strand 613 m
24 Turn straight onto Bridge End 203 m
25 Turn right onto Dalton Street 96 m
26 Take ramp straight 257 m
27 Merge slightly right onto Lagan Bridge 956 m
28 Continue straight 4 km
29 Keep slightly left 25 km
30 Take exit slightly left 402 m
31 Enter roundabout slightly left 353 m
32 Exit roundabout straight 4 km
33 Keep slightly left 2 km
34 Keep slightly left 7 km
35 Enter rotary straight onto Antrim Road 115 m
36 Exit rotary straight onto Antrim Road 2 km
37 Continue straight onto Queen Street 667 m
38 Turn straight onto Henry Street 61 m
39 Continue straight onto Bridge Street 161 m
40 Turn left onto North Road 284 m
41 Turn right onto Ballymoney Road 65 m
42 Continue left onto Ballymoney Road 363 m
43 Turn right onto Mount Street 284 m
44 At end of road, turn left onto Thomas Street 10 m
45 Arrive onto Thomas Street

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The return trip from Ballymena to Downpatrick covers roughly the same distance, 81 km.

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Ballymena → Magherafelt31 km · 30 min Ballymena → Omagh89 km · 1 h 20 min Ballymena → Carrickfergus40 km · 40 min Ballymena → Armagh86 km · 1 h 15 min Ballymena → Limavady63 km · 55 min Ballymena → Londonderry82 km · 1 h 15 min

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How far is it from Downpatrick to Ballymena?: The distance between Downpatrick and Ballymena is 81 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downpatrick to Ballymena?: The drive from Downpatrick to Ballymena takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Downpatrick to Ballymena?: The fastest route from Downpatrick to Ballymena covers 81 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Ballymena from Downpatrick?: Ballymena lies roughly to the north-west of Downpatrick.
Which roads does the route from Downpatrick to Ballymena follow?: The drive from Downpatrick to Ballymena mainly follows M2.
Which towns do you pass between Downpatrick and Ballymena?: Towns on the route from Downpatrick to Ballymena include Newtownards, Dundonald, Belfast, Antrim.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Downpatrick and Ballymena?: Along the route from Downpatrick to Ballymena you can fill up at College Filling Station, Go (24/7), Tesco (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Downpatrick and Ballymena?: On the route from Downpatrick to Ballymena you can take a break at Laganside Bus Station Public Toilets, Applegreen.

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