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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.58 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.58 mi
21.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.58 mi
Kilometers
21.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.58 mi
Kilometers
37.95 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peabody
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Ballardvale
Wed, Apr 15, 1:45 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 Peabody
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
North Reading
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Ballardvale
8.5 mi
00h 14m
To Peabody
15.2 mi
00h 14m

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
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

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.

  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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Winter Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Park Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Park Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1281 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Flint Street

    69 m · 5 sec · Flint Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Boston Street

    739 ft · 16 sec · Boston Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Russell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lowell Street

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Lowell Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Endicott Street

    744 ft · 21 sec · Endicott Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    1774 ft · 52 sec · Warren Street

  17. 17

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

    773 ft · 28 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    127 m · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Street
3.82 mi · 16%
South Main Street
3.52 mi · 15%
Elm Street
2.29 mi · 10%
Russell Street
2.02 mi · 9%
Park Street
1.46 mi · 6%
Ballardvale Road
1.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Reading
00h 14m from Ballardvale
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

8 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

25 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballardvale and Peabody. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.85 km).

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#1 Ballardvale

Ballardvale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6250900, -71.1606100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Peabody

#2 Peabody

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population53,063
Coordinates42.5278700, -70.9286600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Marland Street (-71.160843, 42.625103)
End: (-70.928524, 42.527655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 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
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ballardvale and Peabody. The current time is 00:47:18.

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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.