How far is it from Ballymena to Dundonald?

The distance between Ballymena and Dundonald is 32 mi by road.

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

The drive from Ballymena to Dundonald takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Ballymena to Dundonald?

The fastest route from Ballymena to Dundonald covers 32 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Dundonald from Ballymena?

Dundonald lies roughly to the south-east of Ballymena.

Which roads does the route from Ballymena to Dundonald follow?

The drive from Ballymena to Dundonald mainly follows M2.

Which towns do you pass between Ballymena and Dundonald?

Towns on the route from Ballymena to Dundonald include Antrim, Newtownabbey, Belfast, Holywood.

Are there charging stations between Ballymena and Dundonald?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ballymena to Dundonald, including Ballymena Road, Antrim (400 kW); B18 (350 kW); Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 208.

Ballymena Dundonald

Distance: 32 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Ballymena to Dundonald takes about 45 min via M2. The distance is 32 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ballymena GB, Chapeltown, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Greencastle, Belfast, Queens Island, Ballyhackamore. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 32 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 Continue straight onto Newtownards Road 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Upper Newtownards Road 3 mi
27 Turn right onto Comber Road 10 yd
28 Continue left onto Comber Road 176 yd
29 Arrive onto Comber Road

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The return trip from Dundonald to Ballymena covers roughly the same distance, 32 mi.

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Charging points along the way

208 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

Dundonald → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)6 mi · 20 min Dundonald → Belfast International Airport (BFS)19 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Ballymena to Dundonald?: The distance between Ballymena and Dundonald is 32 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ballymena to Dundonald?: The drive from Ballymena to Dundonald takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Ballymena to Dundonald?: The fastest route from Ballymena to Dundonald covers 32 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Dundonald from Ballymena?: Dundonald lies roughly to the south-east of Ballymena.
Which roads does the route from Ballymena to Dundonald follow?: The drive from Ballymena to Dundonald mainly follows M2.
Which towns do you pass between Ballymena and Dundonald?: Towns on the route from Ballymena to Dundonald include Antrim, Newtownabbey, Belfast, Holywood.
Are there charging stations between Ballymena and Dundonald?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ballymena to Dundonald, including Ballymena Road, Antrim (400 kW); B18 (350 kW); Kennedy Centre, Belfast (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 208.

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