Ballymena to Newcastle upon Tyne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

185.1 miles 297.9 km · straight line
465 miles actual route 748.4 km · driving distance
10h 48min estimated drive time
£71 - £87 estimated fuel cost
~52min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Ballymena from Newcastle upon Tyne?

The distance from Ballymena to Newcastle upon Tyne is 185.1 miles (297.9 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle upon Tyne is located E of Ballymena. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465 miles, taking about 10h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 48min £71 - £87 Flexible stops
Fly ~52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 58min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~10h 16min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballymena & Newcastle upon Tyne

Quick Facts

Ballymena
54.86°N, 6.28°W
Europe/London
49m elevation
Newcastle upon Tyne
54.98°N, 1.62°W
Europe/London
42m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 62 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 134.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM