How far is Ballardvale, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Ballardvale, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
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Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballardvale and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballardvale and Lawrence.
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Start on Marland Street
50 m · 8 sec · Marland Street
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Turn right onto Tewksbury Street
127 m · 12 sec · Tewksbury Street
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Continue on Tewksbury Street
36 m · 7 sec · Tewksbury Street
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Continue on Andover Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Andover Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
131 m · 17 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto Lupine Road
3226 ft · 2 min · Lupine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto School Street
541 ft · 12 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
30 m · 5 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
1733 ft · 38 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Union Street
2467 ft · 53 sec · Union Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street
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Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Amesbury Street
1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballardvale and Lawrence.
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.
Andover Street
Continue on Andover Street
1.61 mi · 00h 04m
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 leaving Ballardvale and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballardvale to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Ballardvale and 3.4 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ballardvale and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Andover
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 Andover.
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
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Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballardvale and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 5.66 mi (9.11 km).
#1 Ballardvale
Ballardvale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6250900, -71.1606100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.89 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
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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