How far is it from Purley to Balham?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Purley to Balham?

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

What is the shortest route from Purley to Balham?

The shortest driving route from Purley to Balham is about 10 mi by road.

How do you drive from Balham to Purley?

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

Are there charging stations between Purley and Balham?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Purley to Balham, including Ramac Way (300 kW), Purley Way (250 kW), Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10738.

Purley Balham

Distance: 10 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Purley to Balham 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 directions27 · 10 mi

1 Depart onto Warren Road 141 yd
2 Continue left onto Approach Road 136 yd
3 Turn right onto Downs Court Road 21 yd
4 Turn right onto Godstone Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Purley Road 168 yd
6 Keep slightly right onto Purley Road 53 yd
7 Keep slightly left onto Banstead Road 1 mi
8 Continue right onto Banstead Road 38 yd
9 Continue straight onto Foxley Lane 1 mi
10 Merge slightly right onto Purley Way 2 mi
11 Turn right onto Purley Road 76 yd
12 Continue straight onto Purley Way 2 mi
13 Enter rotary slightly left onto Thornton Road 62 yd

14 Exit rotary left onto Thornton Road 1 mi
15 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 92 yd
16 Exit rotary slightly left onto London Road 2 mi
17 Continue straight onto Streatham High Road 2 mi
18 At end of road, turn sharp left onto Gleneagle Road 96 yd
19 Continue right onto Ambleside Avenue 1 mi
20 Take exit slightly right onto Ambleside Avenue 22 yd
21 Turn slightly right onto Garrad's Road 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Bedford Hill 2 mi
23 At end of road, turn right onto Balham High Road 39 yd
24 Turn left onto Balham Grove 1 mi
25 At end of road, turn right onto Temperley Road 173 yd
26 At end of road, turn right onto Bellamy Street 9 yd
27 Arrive left onto Bellamy Street

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

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Charging points along the way

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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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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Balham → Earls Court6 mi · 20 min Balham → West Brompton5 mi · 20 min Balham → London GB6 mi · 25 min Balham → West End, Greater London6 mi · 25 min Balham → Croydon, Greater London6 mi · 20 min Balham → Bloomsbury, Greater London7 mi · 25 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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Balham lies roughly to the north of Purley.

How far is it from Purley to Balham?: The distance between Purley and Balham is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Purley to Balham?: The drive from Purley to Balham takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Purley to Balham?: The fastest route from Purley to Balham covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
What is the shortest route from Purley to Balham?: The shortest driving route from Purley to Balham is about 10 mi by road.
How do you drive from Balham to Purley?: The fastest route from Balham to Purley covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Are there charging stations between Purley and Balham?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Purley to Balham, including Ramac Way (300 kW), Purley Way (250 kW), Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10738.

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