Ballymena to Ipswich: Road Trip Guide & Distance

361.6 miles 582 km · straight line
506.9 miles actual route 815.8 km · driving distance
11h 44min estimated drive time
£77 - £95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ballymena from Ipswich?

The distance from Ballymena to Ipswich is 361.6 miles (582 km) as the crow flies. Ipswich is located ESE of Ballymena. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506.9 miles, taking about 11h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. 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 Ipswich. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Ipswich

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 44min £77 - £95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 5min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~11h 9min $61–$177* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Ballymena
54.86°N, 6.28°W
Europe/London
49m elevation
Ipswich
52.06°N, 1.16°E
Europe/London
18m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM