How far is Ballina, NY from Union, NY?

The driving distance from Ballina, NY to Union, NY is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.84 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.9 mi
4.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.9 mi
Kilometers
4.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.84 mi
Kilometers
6.18 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 7:07 PM EDT
Return by in Ballina
Wed, Apr 22, 7:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballina
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 22, 7:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ballina
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cazenovia
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Ballina
1.9 mi
00h 03m
To Union
1.9 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ballina and Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ballina and Union.

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Road

    2319 ft · 1 min · East Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Delphi Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Delphi Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kiley Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Kiley Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kiley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballina and Union.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Road
2.19 mi · 57%
Delphi Road
1.64 mi · 43%
Kiley Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East Road

Start on East Road

1.75 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cazenovia
00h 03m from Ballina
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Ballina and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ballina to Union?

The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Cazenovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Ballina and 1.9 miles from Union.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.52 one way or $1.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 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 Showers then Partly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Cazenovia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cazenovia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cazenovia.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

30 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

33 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

44 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballina and Union. Straight-line distance: 2.9 mi (4.66 km).

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#1 Ballina

Ballina is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.8978400, -75.8471400
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

Population52,262
Coordinates42.8678400, -75.8871400
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Start: East Road (-75.84712, 42.897841)
End: Kiley Road (-75.887044, 42.867824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.51 L · about $0.52
Round trip
$1.04
0.26 gal · 1.02 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.52 $1.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $0.58 $1.17
Premium $4.86 $0.63 $1.26
Diesel $4.69 $0.61 $1.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ballina and Union. The current time is 19:01:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.