How far is it from Balne to Drax?

The distance between Balne and Drax is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Balne to Drax?

The drive from Balne to Drax takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Balne to Drax?

The fastest route from Balne to Drax covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Drax from Balne?

Drax lies roughly to the north-east of Balne.

Are there charging stations between Balne and Drax?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Balne to Drax, including Portland Court, Silk Road (360 kW); Moto Ferrybridge Services (350 kW); Oakney Wood Drive, Selby (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 61.

Balne Drax

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Balne to Drax takes about 20 min via A645. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 11 mi

1 Depart onto Highgate 3 yd
2 Turn right onto Thorntree Lane 1 mi
3 Continue left onto Thorntree Lane 28 yd
4 Turn left onto Balne Moor Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Heck Lane 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
7 Turn left 136 yd
8 Turn left onto Long Lane 1 mi
9 At end of road, turn right onto Broach Lane 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Broach Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Gowdall Broach 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Pontefract Road 2 mi
13 Turn left onto Selby Road 1 mi

14 Continue slightly right onto Ferry lane 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto Station Road 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left 34 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly left 39 yd
18 Turn straight 2 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Main Road 66 yd
20 Exit roundabout left onto Main Road 1 mi
21 Turn right 52 yd
22 Arrive left

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The return trip from Drax to Balne covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

61 chargers

Portland Court, Silk RoadPortland Court, Silk Road, Doncaster, DN2 4FS360 kW
Moto Ferrybridge ServicesMoto Ferrybridge Services, WF11 0AF350 kW
Oakney Wood Drive, SelbyOakney Wood Drive, Selby, YO8 8LZ 300 kW
Leger WayLeger Way, England, DN2 5DZ250 kW
West Yorkshire, KnottingleyWest Yorkshire, Knottingley, England, WF11 0AF250 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Drax → Barlow, North Yorkshire5 mi · 10 min Drax → Snaith5 mi · 10 min Drax → East Cowick6 mi · 15 min Drax → Westfield, North Yorkshire7 mi · 15 min Drax → South Duffield14 mi · 20 min Drax → Stapleton, North Yorkshire 218 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Balne to Drax?: The distance between Balne and Drax is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Balne to Drax?: The drive from Balne to Drax takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Balne to Drax?: The fastest route from Balne to Drax covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Drax from Balne?: Drax lies roughly to the north-east of Balne.
Are there charging stations between Balne and Drax?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Balne to Drax, including Portland Court, Silk Road (360 kW); Moto Ferrybridge Services (350 kW); Oakney Wood Drive, Selby (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 61.

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