How far is it from Balham to Purley?

The distance between Balham and Purley is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Balham to Purley?

The drive from Balham to Purley takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Balham to Purley?

The fastest route from Balham to Purley covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Purley from Balham?

Purley lies roughly to the south of Balham.

Are there charging stations between Balham and Purley?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Balham to Purley, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10729.

Balham Purley

Distance: 10 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Balham to Purley takes about 30 min via A23. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 10 mi

1 Depart left onto Bellamy Street 161 yd
2 Turn right onto Oldridge Road 155 yd
3 Turn left onto Balham Grove 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Balham High Road 39 yd
5 Turn left onto Bedford Hill 2 mi
6 Turn right onto Garrad's Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Tooting Bec Gardens 1 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 24 yd
9 Continue left onto Mitcham Lane 35 yd
10 Turn sharp right onto Streatham High Road 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto London Road 2 mi
12 Enter rotary straight onto Thornton Road 83 yd
13 Exit rotary straight onto Thornton Road 1 mi

14 Enter rotary left onto Purley Way 52 yd
15 Exit rotary slightly left onto Purley Way 4 mi
16 Continue straight onto Russell Hill Road 1 mi
17 Merge slightly right onto Purley Road 33 yd
18 Keep slightly left onto Purley Road 124 yd
19 Continue straight onto Godstone Road 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Downs Court Road 21 yd
21 Turn left onto Approach Road 136 yd
22 Continue right onto Warren Road 141 yd
23 Arrive onto Warren Road

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The return trip from Purley to Balham covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

766 chargers

Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Purley WayPurley Way, England, CR0 0XZ250 kW
Purley WayPurley Way250 kW
Motorway Eastbound, Jct 5/6, Westerham,, Clacket LaneMotorway Eastbound, Jct 5/6, Westerham,, Clacket Lane, Kent, TN16 2ER237 kW
Roadchef Clacket Lane Westbound ServicesRoadchef Clacket Lane Westbound Services, TN16 2ER237 kW

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Purley → Cheam8 mi · 20 min Purley → Chipstead4 mi · 10 min Purley → Broad Green, Greater London4 mi · 15 min Purley → Selhurst5 mi · 15 min Purley → Hooley5 mi · 15 min Purley → Farleigh, Surrey5 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

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How far is it from Balham to Purley?: The distance between Balham and Purley is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Balham to Purley?: The drive from Balham to Purley takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Balham to Purley?: The fastest route from Balham to Purley covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Purley from Balham?: Purley lies roughly to the south of Balham.
Are there charging stations between Balham and Purley?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Balham to Purley, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10729.

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