How far is it from Sligo to Ballina?

The distance between Sligo and Ballina is 61 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sligo to Ballina?

The drive from Sligo to Ballina takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Sligo to Ballina?

The fastest route from Sligo to Ballina covers 61 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Ballina from Sligo?

Ballina lies roughly to the west of Sligo.

Which roads does the route from Sligo to Ballina follow?

The drive from Sligo to Ballina mainly follows N59.

Which towns do you pass between Sligo and Ballina?

Towns on the route from Sligo to Ballina include Ballysadare, Ballymote, Cloonacool, Attymass.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Sligo and Ballina?

Along the route from Sligo to Ballina you can fill up at Regional Store, Feeney's. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Are there charging stations between Sligo and Ballina?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sligo to Ballina, including N15 (250 kW); N4, Collooney (200 kW); Connaughton Rd, Sligo (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 43.

Sligo Ballina

Distance: 61 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Sligo to Ballina takes about 55 min via N59. The distance is 61 km. The straight-line distance is 48 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sligo, Knocknahur, Ballina. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 61 km

1 Depart onto Lower Knox Street 40 m
2 Turn left onto Fish Quay 222 m
3 Turn left onto Quay Street 158 m
4 Turn right onto Wine Street 321 m
5 Turn left onto Joe Banks Road 216 m
6 Continue straight onto Ray MacSharry Road 425 m
7 Enter rotary straight onto Collooney to Sligo Dual Carriageway 35 m
8 Exit rotary straight onto Collooney to Sligo Dual Carriageway 6 km

9 Take exit slightly left 279 m
10 Turn right onto Carrowroe Road 3 km
11 Continue right 51 km
12 Turn right onto Upper Bridge 70 m
13 Turn right onto Emmet Street 319 m
14 Turn left onto Dillon Terrace 120 m
15 Continue slightly left onto Pearse Street 168 m
16 Arrive onto Pearse Street

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The return trip from Ballina to Sligo covers roughly the same distance, 61 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

43 chargers

N15N15, Co. Sligo250 kW
N4, CollooneyN4, Collooney, Co. Sligo200 kW
Connaughton Rd, SligoConnaughton Rd, Sligo, Co. Sligo150 kW
R287R287, F91 AV9660 kW
Bundoran RdBundoran Rd, Co. Sligo50 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Ballina → Westport58 km · 50 min Ballina → Tuam81 km · 1 h 20 min Ballina → Boyle64 km · 1 h 10 min Ballina → Ballycastle27 km · 30 min Ballina → Bundoran94 km · 1 h 25 min Ballina → Tulsk84 km · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Sligo to Ballina?: The distance between Sligo and Ballina is 61 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sligo to Ballina?: The drive from Sligo to Ballina takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Sligo to Ballina?: The fastest route from Sligo to Ballina covers 61 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Ballina from Sligo?: Ballina lies roughly to the west of Sligo.
Which roads does the route from Sligo to Ballina follow?: The drive from Sligo to Ballina mainly follows N59.
Which towns do you pass between Sligo and Ballina?: Towns on the route from Sligo to Ballina include Ballysadare, Ballymote, Cloonacool, Attymass.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Sligo and Ballina?: Along the route from Sligo to Ballina you can fill up at Regional Store, Feeney's. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Are there charging stations between Sligo and Ballina?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sligo to Ballina, including N15 (250 kW); N4, Collooney (200 kW); Connaughton Rd, Sligo (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 43.

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