How far is Eaton, NY from Ballina, NY?

The driving distance from Eaton, NY to Ballina, NY is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
17.3 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.37 mi
19.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.37 mi
Kilometers
19.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.3 mi
Kilometers
27.84 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballina
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Eaton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eaton
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Ballina
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eaton
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
Nelson
NY

Town in Madison County, New York, United States of America

From Eaton
8.6 mi
00h 15m
To Ballina
8.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 26

    2 m · 7 sec · State Route 26

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eaton Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Eaton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Eaton Street

    2783 ft · 1 min · Eaton Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Albany Street

    1239 ft · 42 sec · Albany Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    160 m · 14 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chenango Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Chenango Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto East Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.7 mi · 62%
Eaton Road
3.57 mi · 21%
East Road
1.44 mi · 8%
Chenango Street
0.74 mi · 4%
Eaton Street
0.53 mi · 3%
Albany Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

10.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
00h 15m from Eaton
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Eaton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ballina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 Eaton and 8.6 miles from Ballina.

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 7:26 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 Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Eaton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ballina.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nelson, 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 Nelson.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

40 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

41 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eaton and Ballina. Straight-line distance: 12.37 mi (19.9 km).

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#1 Eaton

Town in New York, United States

Population4,705
Coordinates42.8497900, -75.6118500
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ballina

Ballina is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.8978400, -75.8471400
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Start: Eaton (-75.61185, 42.84979)
End: Ballina (-75.84714, 42.89784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eaton and Ballina. The current time is 21:54:35.

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.