How far is it from Newtownabbey to Ballymena?

The distance between Newtownabbey and Ballymena is 37 km by road.

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

The drive from Newtownabbey to Ballymena takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Newtownabbey to Ballymena?

The fastest route from Newtownabbey to Ballymena covers 37 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Ballymena from Newtownabbey?

Ballymena lies roughly to the north-west of Newtownabbey.

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

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

Where can I stop to rest between Newtownabbey and Ballymena?

On the route from Newtownabbey to Ballymena you can take a break at Applegreen Temple Patrick Services Northbound M2.

Newtownabbey Ballymena

Distance: 37 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Newtownabbey to Ballymena takes about 35 min via M2. The distance is 37 km. The straight-line distance is 32 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 37 km

1 Depart onto O'Neill Road 679 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto Antrim Road 3 km
3 Enter rotary slightly left 276 m
4 Exit rotary straight 711 m
5 Merge slightly right 18 km
6 Take exit slightly left 402 m
7 Enter roundabout slightly left 353 m
8 Exit roundabout straight 4 km
9 Keep slightly left 2 km
10 Keep slightly left 7 km
11 Enter rotary straight onto Antrim Road 115 m
12 Exit rotary straight onto Antrim Road 2 km
13 Continue straight onto Queen Street 667 m

14 Turn straight onto Henry Street 61 m
15 Continue straight onto Bridge Street 161 m
16 Turn left onto North Road 284 m
17 Turn right onto Ballymoney Road 65 m
18 Continue left onto Ballymoney Road 363 m
19 Turn right onto Mount Street 284 m
20 At end of road, turn left onto Thomas Street 10 m
21 Arrive onto Thomas Street

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The return trip from Ballymena to Newtownabbey covers roughly the same distance, 37 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 Newtownabbey to Ballymena?: The distance between Newtownabbey and Ballymena is 37 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newtownabbey to Ballymena?: The drive from Newtownabbey to Ballymena takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Newtownabbey to Ballymena?: The fastest route from Newtownabbey to Ballymena covers 37 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Ballymena from Newtownabbey?: Ballymena lies roughly to the north-west of Newtownabbey.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Newtownabbey and Ballymena?: Along the route from Newtownabbey to Ballymena you can fill up at Tesco (24/7), BP, Tannaghmore Filling Station. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Newtownabbey and Ballymena?: On the route from Newtownabbey to Ballymena you can take a break at Applegreen Temple Patrick Services Northbound M2.

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