How far is Ballardvale, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Ballardvale, MA to Lynn, MA is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
23.94 mi
00h 35m
Flight
15.34 mi
24.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.34 mi
Kilometers
24.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.94 mi
Kilometers
38.52 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Tue, Apr 14, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Ballardvale
Wed, Apr 15, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballardvale
2026-04-14T23:12
Arrive Lynn
Tue, Apr 14, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ballardvale
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
Reading
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ballardvale
9.8 mi
00h 17m
To Lynn
14.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ballardvale and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ballardvale and Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on Marland Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Marland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tewksbury Street

    555 ft · 15 sec · Tewksbury Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Andover Street

    3145 ft · 2 min · Andover Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woburn Street

    610 ft · 22 sec · Woburn Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ballardvale Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Ballardvale Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    2338 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Haverhill Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Haverhill Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary

    1901 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto I 95 North: Peabody

    1161 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield

    977 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    80 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  21. 21

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  22. 22

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballardvale and Lynn.

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
27 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
5.19 mi · 22%
Walnut Street
5.01 mi · 21%
Yankee Division Highway
2.54 mi · 11%
Haverhill Street
2.07 mi · 9%
Ballardvale Road
1.15 mi · 5%
Andover Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

5.19 mi · 00h 08m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reading
00h 17m from Ballardvale
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ballardvale and Mostly Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ballardvale to Lynn?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Ballardvale and 14.1 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ballardvale and Mostly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Reading

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

18 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballardvale and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.68 km).

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#1 Ballardvale

Ballardvale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6250900, -71.1606100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Marland Street (-71.160843, 42.625103)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.61
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.31 $6.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.74 $7.47
Premium $4.80 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $4.49 $3.81 $7.63

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 Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ballardvale and Lynn. The current time is 23:12:45.

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.