How far is Ballina, NY from Eaton, NY?
The driving distance from Ballina, NY to Eaton, NY is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballina and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballina and Eaton.
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Start on East Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Road
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Continue on Chenango Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Chenango Street
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Continue on Mill Street
160 m · 19 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Albany Street
1239 ft · 34 sec · Albany Street
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Continue on Nelson Street
10.7 mi · 15 min · Nelson Street
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Turn right onto Eaton Street
2783 ft · 1 min · Eaton Street
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Continue on Eaton Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Eaton Road
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Turn right onto State Route 26
2 m · 1 sec · State Route 26
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 26
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballina and Eaton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Nelson Street
Continue on Nelson Street
10.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Ballina and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballina to Eaton?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Ballina and 8.6 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Ballina and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nelson.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballina and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 12.37 mi (19.9 km).
#1 Ballina
Ballina is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8978400, -75.8471400 |
| Altitude | 406 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eaton
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 4,705 |
| Coordinates | 42.8497900, -75.6118500 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton Road (-75.611827, 42.849792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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