How far is Ballardvale, MA from Peabody, MA?
The driving distance from Ballardvale, MA to Peabody, MA is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballardvale and Peabody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballardvale and Peabody.
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Start on Marland Street
50 m · 8 sec · Marland Street
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Turn right onto Tewksbury Street
555 ft · 15 sec · Tewksbury Street
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Turn right onto Andover Street
3145 ft · 2 min · Andover Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woburn Street
610 ft · 22 sec · Woburn Street
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Turn left onto Ballardvale Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ballardvale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Winter Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1281 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Elm Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Flint Street
69 m · 5 sec · Flint Street
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Turn straight onto Boston Street
739 ft · 16 sec · Boston Street
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Turn left onto Russell Street
2 mi · 4 min · Russell Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · Lowell Street
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Turn left onto Endicott Street
744 ft · 21 sec · Endicott Street
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Turn right onto Warren Street
1774 ft · 52 sec · Warren Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Street
773 ft · 28 sec · Central Street
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Turn right
127 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballardvale and Peabody.
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.
Lowell Street
Continue on Lowell Street
3.82 mi · 00h 08m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Peabody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballardvale to Peabody?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
North Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Ballardvale and 15.2 miles from Peabody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ballardvale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Peabody.
Stop Ideas Near North Reading
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Reading.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballardvale and Peabody. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.85 km).
#1 Ballardvale
Ballardvale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6250900, -71.1606100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peabody
A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 53,063 |
| Coordinates | 42.5278700, -70.9286600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.928524, 42.527655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
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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