How far is Lenox, NY from Ballina, NY?
The driving distance from Lenox, NY to Ballina, NY is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenox and Ballina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenox and Ballina.
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Start on South Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Court Street
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
2755 ft · 59 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on Seneca Turnpike
4.5 mi · 7 min · Seneca Turnpike
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Continue on State Route 5
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 5
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on Genesee Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Falls Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard
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Continue on Gorge Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Gorge Road
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Continue on Sweetland Street
1918 ft · 54 sec · Sweetland Street
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Continue on Farnham Street
1757 ft · 54 sec · Farnham Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany Street
551 ft · 23 sec · Albany Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
160 m · 14 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Chenango Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Chenango Street
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Turn slight right onto East Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenox and Ballina.
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.
Seneca Turnpike
Continue on Seneca Turnpike
4.51 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lenox 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 Lenox to Ballina?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Chittenango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Lenox and 10.8 miles from Ballina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lenox and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ballina.
Stop Ideas Near Chittenango
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chittenango.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenox and Ballina. Straight-line distance: 13.24 mi (21.3 km).
#1 Lenox
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 8,762 |
| Coordinates | 43.0584000, -75.7043500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballina
Ballina is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8978400, -75.8471400 |
| Altitude | 406 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballina (-75.84714, 42.89784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
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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