Ballymena to Gillingham: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.8 miles 596.7 km · straight line
444.9 miles estimated 716 km · driving distance
8h 57min estimated drive time
£67 - £83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Ballymena from Gillingham?

The distance from Ballymena to Gillingham is 370.8 miles (596.7 km) as the crow flies. Gillingham is located SE of Ballymena. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444.9 miles, taking about 8h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ballymena and Gillingham. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ballymena to Gillingham

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 57min £67 - £83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 44min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 30min $53–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballymena & Gillingham

Quick Facts

Ballymena
54.86°N, 6.28°W
Europe/London
49m elevation
Gillingham
51.39°N, 0.55°E
Europe/London
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients