Distance between Derry and Ballymena
The distance from Derry to Ballymena is 91 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 59 minutes and goes through Clooney, Caw, Limavady, Coleraine and Ballymoney.
| Shortest distance by air | 68 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 91 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 59 min |
| Fuel amount | 7.3 L |
| Fuel cost | 10.8 GBP |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Derry | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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A2 1 km, 00 min
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| Clooney | 1 km | 00 min | 0.1 L | |
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A2 2 km, 01 min
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| Caw | 3 km | 02 min | 0.1 L | |
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A2 9 km, 05 min
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| Eglinton | 12 km | 07 min | 0.9 L | |
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A2 4 km, 02 min
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| Greysteel | 16 km | 10 min | 1.1 L | |
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A2 7 km, 04 min
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| Ballykelly | 22 km | 14 min | 1.7 L | |
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A2 5 km, 03 min
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| Limavady | 27 km | 18 min | 1.9 L | |
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A2 A37 21 km, 14 min
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| Coleraine | 49 km | 32 min | 3.9 L | |
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A29 A26 12 km, 07 min
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| Ballymoney | 60 km | 39 min | 4.5 L | |
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A26 30 km, 19 min
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| Ballymena | 91 km | 59 min | 6.9 L | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Derry to Ballymena?
Fuel cost: 10.8 GBP
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 91 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.48 GBP / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Derry to Ballymena?
Driving time: 59 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 70 km with a maximum speed 96 km/h = 43 min
- 2 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 1 min
- 17 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 12 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Derry to Ballymena by land?
The distance between Derry and Ballymena is 91 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Derry and Ballymena respectively.
How far is Derry to Ballymena by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Derry and Ballymena is 68 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Derry and Ballymena respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Derry from Ballymena by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 68 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 18 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Derry to Ballymena?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 17 min to cover the distance of 68 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 19 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Derry and Ballymena?
The halfway point between Derry and Ballymena is Coleraine. It is located about 3 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Coleraine to Derry is 49 km and driving will take about 32 min. The road between Coleraine and Ballymena has length 42 km and will take approximately 27 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Derry in relation to Ballymena?
Derry is located 68 km west of Ballymena.
Derry has geographic coordinates: latitude 54.99194, longitude -7.3168.
Ballymena has geographic coordinates: latitude 54.8663, longitude -6.27602.
Which highway goes from Derry to Ballymena?
The route from Derry to Ballymena follows A26.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- A2: 28 km
- A37: 18 km
- A29: 3 km