How far is Ballardvale, MA from Methuen, MA?

The driving distance from Ballardvale, MA to Methuen, MA is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
9.87 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.15 mi
11.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.15 mi
Kilometers
11.51 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.87 mi
Kilometers
15.89 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Methuen
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Ballardvale
Wed, Apr 15, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballardvale
2026-04-15T00:47
Arrive Methuen
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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
Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ballardvale
4.7 mi
00h 06m
To Methuen
5.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marland Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Marland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tewksbury Street

    127 m · 12 sec · Tewksbury Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tewksbury Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Tewksbury Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Andover Street

    764 ft · 38 sec · Andover Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clark Road

    2489 ft · 2 min · Clark Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dascomb Road

    1 km · 1 min · Dascomb Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: Lawrence

    1227 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Lowell Street

    887 ft · 25 sec · Lowell Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lowell Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Osgood Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Osgood Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Osgood Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
5.9 mi · 60%
Lowell Street
1.79 mi · 18%
Dascomb Road
0.65 mi · 7%
Clark Road
0.47 mi · 5%
MA 110 East
0.23 mi · 2%
Andover Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

5.56 mi · 00h 06m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 06m from Ballardvale
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ballardvale and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Methuen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 4.7 miles from Ballardvale and 5.2 miles from Methuen.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 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 Methuen.

Stop Ideas Near Andover

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

13 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

25 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballardvale and Methuen. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.51 km).

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#1 Ballardvale

Ballardvale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6250900, -71.1606100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Methuen

#2 Methuen

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,910
Coordinates42.7262000, -71.1908900
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Marland Street (-71.160843, 42.625103)
End: Osgood Street (-71.190923, 42.726168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.32 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.7 gal · 2.64 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.54 $3.08
Premium $4.80 $1.68 $3.36
Diesel $4.49 $1.57 $3.14

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 Methuen. The current time is 00:47:18.

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.