How far is it from Ballymena to Downpatrick?

The distance between Ballymena and Downpatrick is 51 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Ballymena to Downpatrick?

The fastest route from Ballymena to Downpatrick covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Downpatrick from Ballymena?

Downpatrick lies roughly to the south-east of Ballymena.

Which roads does the route from Ballymena to Downpatrick follow?

The drive from Ballymena to Downpatrick mainly follows M2.

Which towns do you pass between Ballymena and Downpatrick?

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

Are there charging stations between Ballymena and Downpatrick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ballymena to Downpatrick, including Ballymena Road, Antrim (400 kW); B18 (350 kW); Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 211.

Ballymena Downpatrick

Distance: 51 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Ballymena to Downpatrick takes about 1 h 10 min via M2. The distance is 51 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Chapeltown, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Greencastle, Belfast, Queens Island, Comber, Annacloy. Driving directions

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Driving directions45 · 51 mi

1 Depart onto Thomas Street 10 yd
2 Turn right onto Mount Street 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Ballymoney Road 1 mi
4 Turn slightly left onto George Street 97 yd
5 Turn straight onto Linenhall Street 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Larne Road Link 81 yd
7 Keep slightly left onto Bridge Street 106 yd
8 Continue slightly left onto Bridge Street 87 yd
9 Continue straight onto Henry Street 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Gilmore Street 129 yd
11 Turn left onto Queen Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Antrim Road 1 mi
13 Enter rotary straight onto Lisnevenagh Road 132 yd

14 Exit rotary slightly left onto Lisnevenagh Road 3 mi
15 Continue straight onto The Line Bridge, Woodgreen 5 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left 89 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
18 Merge slightly right 18 mi
19 Continue straight 1 mi
20 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
21 Keep slightly right 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Middlepath Street 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Newtownards Road 72 yd
24 Continue straight onto Short Strand 1 mi
25 Turn right onto Templemore Avenue 1 mi
26 Turn left onto Castlereagh Street 92 yd
27 Continue straight onto Castlereagh Road 2 mi
28 Continue straight onto Ballygowan Road 3 mi
29 Continue straight onto Moneyreagh Road 3 mi
30 Continue straight onto Belfast Road 1 mi
31 Enter rotary straight onto Church Hill 34 yd
32 Exit rotary slightly left onto Church Hill 1 mi
33 Continue straight onto Carrickmannon Road 5 mi
34 At end of road, turn left onto Manse Road 1 mi
35 Turn slightly right onto Ballywillin Road 3 mi
36 Continue straight onto Scaddy Road 3 mi
37 At end of road, turn right onto Killyleagh Road 2 mi
38 Turn left onto Quoile Bridge 72 yd
39 Turn right onto Old Belfast Road 1 mi
40 Continue straight onto New Bridge Street 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout slightly left onto New Bridge Street 11 yd
42 Exit roundabout straight onto New Bridge Street 115 yd
43 Continue straight onto Church Street 1 mi
44 Turn right onto Market Street 56 yd
45 Arrive onto Market Street

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The return trip from Downpatrick to Ballymena covers roughly the same distance, 51 mi.

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Charging points along the way

211 chargers

Ballymena Road, AntrimBallymena Road, Antrim, BT41 4LL400 kW
B18B18, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, BT41 3NJ350 kW
Kennedy Centre, BelfastKennedy Centre, Belfast350 kW
90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast90 Sydenham Rd, Belfast, BT3 9DJ320 kW
High Street, HolywoodHigh Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ200 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Stena Line Victoria Terminal 2
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Downpatrick → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)25 mi · 45 min Downpatrick → Belfast International Airport (BFS)35 mi · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Ballymena to Downpatrick?: The distance between Ballymena and Downpatrick is 51 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ballymena to Downpatrick?: The drive from Ballymena to Downpatrick takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Ballymena to Downpatrick?: The fastest route from Ballymena to Downpatrick covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Downpatrick from Ballymena?: Downpatrick lies roughly to the south-east of Ballymena.
Which roads does the route from Ballymena to Downpatrick follow?: The drive from Ballymena to Downpatrick mainly follows M2.
Which towns do you pass between Ballymena and Downpatrick?: Towns on the route from Ballymena to Downpatrick include Antrim, Belfast, Dundonald, Newtownards.
Are there charging stations between Ballymena and Downpatrick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ballymena to Downpatrick, including Ballymena Road, Antrim (400 kW); B18 (350 kW); Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 211.

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