How far is it from Larne to Ballymena?

The distance between Larne and Ballymena is 22 mi by road.

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

The drive from Larne to Ballymena takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Larne to Ballymena?

The fastest route from Larne to Ballymena covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Ballymena from Larne?

Ballymena lies roughly to the west of Larne.

Which roads does the route from Larne to Ballymena follow?

The drive from Larne to Ballymena mainly follows A36.

Are there charging stations between Larne and Ballymena?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Larne to Ballymena, including Ballymena Road, Antrim (400 kW); Circular Rd, Larne (200 kW); North Road, Ballymena (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 70.

Larne Ballymena

Distance: 22 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Larne to Ballymena takes about 30 min via A36. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 22 mi

1 Depart onto High Street 96 yd
2 At end of road, turn left onto Pound Street 1 mi
3 Merge right 1 mi
4 Keep slightly left 2 mi
5 Enter rotary left onto Belfast Road 77 yd
6 Exit rotary straight onto Belfast Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout straight onto Shanes Hill Road 174 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Shanes Hill Road 7 mi
9 Continue straight onto Church Road 10 mi
10 Enter rotary slightly left onto Larne Road Link 1 mi
11 Exit rotary straight onto Larne Road Link 1 mi
12 Enter rotary slightly left onto Larne Road Link 32 yd
13 Exit rotary left onto Larne Road Link 1 mi

14 Enter rotary slightly left onto Larne Road Link 30 yd
15 Exit rotary straight onto Larne Road Link 1 mi
16 Enter rotary slightly left onto Larne Road Link 29 yd
17 Exit rotary straight onto Larne Road Link 1 mi
18 Keep slightly right 25 yd
19 Turn right onto Bridge Street 167 yd
20 Turn left onto Mill Street 134 yd
21 Turn right onto Wellington Street 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Ballymoney Street 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Thomas Street 1 mi
24 Arrive onto Thomas Street

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The return trip from Ballymena to Larne covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Charging points along the way

70 chargers

Ballymena Road, AntrimBallymena Road, Antrim, BT41 4LL400 kW
Circular Rd, LarneCircular Rd, Larne200 kW
North Road, BallymenaNorth Road, Ballymena, BT43 5EY200 kW
The Junction, AntrimThe Junction, Antrim, BT41 4LL200 kW
29 Drumbare Road, Cloughmills29 Drumbare Road, Cloughmills, County Antrim, BT44 9LA180 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Ballymena → George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)30 mi · 45 min Ballymena → Belfast International Airport (BFS)18 mi · 30 min Ballymena → City of Derry Airport (LDY)51 mi · 1 h 15 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 Larne to Ballymena?: The distance between Larne and Ballymena is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Larne to Ballymena?: The drive from Larne to Ballymena takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Larne to Ballymena?: The fastest route from Larne to Ballymena covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Ballymena from Larne?: Ballymena lies roughly to the west of Larne.
Which roads does the route from Larne to Ballymena follow?: The drive from Larne to Ballymena mainly follows A36.
Are there charging stations between Larne and Ballymena?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Larne to Ballymena, including Ballymena Road, Antrim (400 kW); Circular Rd, Larne (200 kW); North Road, Ballymena (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 70.

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